Tendercare Ltd
Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual
Mini Tilt Wheelchair Workshop Manual
Authority. Quality Controller
Authorised by
J Adams
Page 7 of 17
November 05
4.1.4 Footrest Adjustment: - check operation
The footrests are fitted to the wheelchair when it is supplied. They can be moved forward and
back, up and down. The footplate can be lifted to the vertical when getting into and out of the
wheelchair.
1). Moving the footrests forward and backwards: - Check adjustment and security
Check footrest retaining nuts, washers and bolts are in
position and tight.
The footrest can be fitted in one of two positions.
To move the footrest, remove the nut, washer and bolt
located under the front of the seat support tube using
10mm spanners.
(See Picture opposite).
Move the
footrest to the alternative position. Reinsert the bolt
from the outside of the wheelchair fit the washer and
nut and tighten.
2). Adjusting the footrest height: - Check adjustment and security
Using a 5mm hexagon key loosen the screw on
the side of the footrest.
(See photo opposite.)
Move the footrest to the desired height and
retighten the screw.
IMPORTANT: -Make sure the screw fits into an indentation in the footrest
support rod.
3). Lifting footplate: - Check footplates will stay in vertical position
The footplates can be lifted into vertical position to make it easier to get in and out of the
wheelchair. To do this, simply hold the front of the footplate and lift up. Make sure that the
footrest spring is in position and that the footplate stays in the position it is placed in.
INDENTATION
SCREW
