SECTION 7—FRONT RIGGINGS
R51™and R51LXP
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Part No. 1106645
Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.5.
Installing
1. Turn legrest to side (open footplate is
perpendicular to wheelchair) and
position mounting holes in the legrest
hinge plates with hinge pins on the
wheelchair frame.
2. Install the legrest hinge plates onto the
hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.
3. Rotate legrest toward the inside of the
wheelchair until it locks in place.
NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the
wheelchair when locked in place.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the other legrest.
FIGURE 7.5
Installing/Removing Elevating
Legrests
5. After seated in wheelchair, adjust footplate to correct height by loosening nut and
sliding the lower footrest assembly up or down until desired height is achieved.
Removing
1. Push the legrest release handle toward the inside of the wheelchair (facing the front of
the wheelchair) and swing the legrest to the outside of the wheelchair.
2. Lift up on the legrest and remove from the wheelchair.
3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the other legrest.
Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or Adjusting
Calfpads
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.6 on page 41.
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. Push release lever downward with other
hand.
Legrest Release
Handle
Hinge Pins
Legrest Hinge
Plate
