SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS
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Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or Adjusting
Calfpads
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 6.12.
Raising/Lowering Elevating
Legrests
1. Perform one of the following:
• Raising - Pull back on the release
lever until the leg is at the desired
height.
• Lowering - Support leg with one
hand and push release lever
downward with other hand.
Adjusting Calfpads
1. Turn the calfpad towards the outside of
the wheelchair.
2. Slide the calfpad up or down until the
desired position is obtained.
FIGURE 6.12
Legrests and/or Adjusting Calfpads
NOTE: If one of the top two calfpad adjustment positions is being used, the legrest will need to be
raised to avoid interference with the front stabilizers while going over obstacles or going up and
down ramps. Refer to Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests on page 32.
3. Turn the calfpad towards the inside of the wheelchair.
Checking ASBA Seating System Mounting Position
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.13.
NOTE: Applies to ASBA strandard seat, power tilt only, and Formula PTO Plus.
1. Determine mounting position:
• Wheelchairs with Swing Away Front Rigging (Detail “A”) -
i. Rotate front casters forward as if the wheelchair were moving in reverse.
NOTE: If wheelchair is equipped with composite footrests, point the front casters toward
the footplate.
ii. Measure the gap between the front caster and the footplate. Perform one of the
following:
• 1 to 1½ inch Gap - ASBA seating system is in the proper mounting position.
• Gap is Greater than 1½ inches - ASBA seating system is not in the proper
mounting position. Refer to Adjusting the Seating System Mounting
Position on page 33.
Adjust Calfpad
Secure Calfpad
Legrest to Normal
Position
