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Overall user manual
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Setting angle of the footplate
There are two different types of footrest where it is possible to adjust the angle of the footplate. You can decipher
which footrest you have by looking at it. One type has stepped adjustment (figure 8) and the other has infinite
adjustment (figure 9).
Footrest 1 (stepped adjustment, figure 8)
To adjust the angle of this footplate, you have to use the supplied wrench number 5.
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You need to loosen the bolt completely, see figure 8;
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The footplate can now be removed from the footrest. Select the desired angle of the plate and turn the
screw well. Note the help dashes at the footplate for choosing the desired angle;
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Make sure the footplate is in place.
Footrest 2 (infinite adjustment, figure 9)
To adjust the angle of this footplate you need to sit in the wheelchair and use your feet to find the correct angle of
the footplates. On this footrest the footplate can never be fully fasten but is still safe for use. You can fasten the
footplate securely with the supplied wrench (No. 5) on the side of the foot plate.
5.4
Use of the children’s elevating legr
est (optional)
You have the possibility to place an elevating legrest on your wheelchair instead of a standard legrest. In this
section you can read how to use an elevating legrest.
Swinging the elevating legrest away
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Go to the front of the wheelchair;
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Pull the black button upwards, see figure 11;
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You can now swing your elevating legrest inwards and outwards.
Removing the elevating legrest from your wheelchair
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Pull the black button upwards, see figure 11;
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You can now swing your elevating legrest inwards and outwards;
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Swing the elevating legrest 90 ˚ to the outside of the wheelchair and pull it straight up from the receiving tube.
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