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IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION
J. Swing Away Hangers
WARNING: Ensure the hangers are locked into place before using or riding the wheelchair.
Unlocked hangers during use can cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death.
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Avoid tripping or falling during a transfer. Ensure your feet do not get caught in the
space between the footrests and avoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair
may tip forward and cause a fall resulting in a serious injury or death.
How to Use Your Hangers
1. Instaliation
a. Place swing away pivot saddle into the receiver on the front frame tube with the footrest
facing either inward or outward from the frame (Fig. 7:A).
b. Rotate the footrest so it aligns with the frame and locks into place in the latch block (Fig.
7:B).
2. Swinging the Footrest Away
a. Push the release latch toward the frame.
b. Rotate the footrest outward or inward as desired.
3. Removal
a. To remove the footrest, push the release latch toward the frame.
b. Lift the footrest straight upward to remove. You may also swing the footrest inward or out
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ward before lifting it off.
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B
Fig. 7
