Invacare Celt Plus, Maintenance And Spares Parts Manual

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MAINTENANCE
2.6 Removing/Replacing A Swing/Detachable Footrest Assembly
General
1 Check the swing/detachable footrest assembly (Fig 2.6) for any defects (refer to paragraph 3). If any defects
are observed then refer to paragraphs 5 to 9 for maintenance details and to Chapter 3 for parts information.
Tools
2 Refer to the tool list at the beginning of this Chapter.
Inspection
3 Check the following:
3.1 Footplate (Fig 2.6 (a)) (8) is undamaged, fitted securely to the Stem Tube assembly (10), swivels up
and down smoothly and is effectively supported in horizontal.
3.2 Heel Sling assembly (7) is undamaged and securely fastened to the Footplate (8).
3.3 Latching mechanism (1) functions correctly and the footrest assembly locks securely in place.
3.4 Stem Tube assembly (10) is undamaged.
3.5 Locating holes and Lugs are free from damage.
4 Any of the above defects or other damage will require the assembly to be repaired or replaced.
Removing A Swing/Detachable Footrest Assembly
5 To remove the swing/detachable footrest assembly proceed as follows:
5.1 Operate the latching mechanism and allow the footrest assembly to rotate away from the frame.
5.2 Lift the swing/detachable footrest assembly free of the locating lugs.
6 To remove a footplate (8), proceed as follows:
6.1 Remove the Plastic Cap (9), prise it loose with a screwdriver if necessary.
6.2 Slide the Footplate (8) free of the Stem Tube assembly (10).
7 To remove a Heel Sling assembly (7), proceed as follows:
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Note: The heel sling assembly has flats on the two supports which can be used to enable the heel sling
assembly to be removed.
7.1 Support the adjustable Stem Tube (10) in a soft jawed vice with the Footplate (8) upside down.
7.2 Support the Heel Sling assembly (7)
7.3 Unscrew and remove the two Nyloc nuts and washers located under the footplate.
7.4 Remove the Heel Sling assembly (7).
Replacing A Swing/Detachable Footrest Assembly
8 Replacing any component previously mentioned is the reverse of the removal, refer to paragraphs (5) to (7),
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Note: Use new bolts and nuts, plastic cap, etc., if the removed fasteners show sign of excessive wear or
damage to threads.