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Footrests
WARNING: Never try to lift the commode by its footrest. They may come loose
or break. If this occurs, the commode may fall and cause injury to the patient or
others and could damage the commode. Lift the commode only by non-
detachable parts of the main frame. The footrests are not designed to bear the
weight of the chair or patients.
The footrests are detachable.
The lowest point of the footrest should be at least 2-1/2 inches above
the ground level on a flat surface.
Mounting the footrest:
1.
Place the footrest (A) on the hanger pins (B) at an angle to the
chair.
2.
Swing the footrest into position and latch into place.
3.
Repeat for the other footrest.
Removing the footrest:
1.
Pull the footrest latch (C).
2.
Swing the footrest out to an angle from the chair and lift off
the pins.
3.
Repeat for the other footrest.
Adjusting the footrest height:
1.
Loosen the bolt (D) at bottom of the footrest.
2.
Slide the footrest to the desired height and tighten the bolt.
Caution: To avoid and reduce risk of a tripping injury to the patient and/or care
provider, ensure the footrests are mounted securely or completely out of the way.
If set too low, the footrests may “hang up” on the types of obstacles you can
expect to find in normal use. This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip
forward.
Positioning Belts
Use positioning belts only to help support the patient’s posture.
WARNING: Improper use of positioning belts may cause injury or death to the
patient and/or care provider.
Make sure the patient does not slide down in the chair seat. If this occurs, the patient may suffer
chest compression or suffocate due to pressure from the belts.
The belts must be snug, but must not be so tight that they interfere with breathing. The operator
should be able to slide his or her open hand, flat, between the belt and the patient.
