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IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION
K. Swing Away Hangers (Continued)
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.
L. Swing Away Hangers with 4-Way Latch
WARNING: Ensure hangers are locked in place before using wheelchair. Unlocked
hangers while using the wheelchair could 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 with 4-Way Latch
1. Installation
a. Place the swing away pivot saddle into the receiver on the front frame tube (Fig. 11:A)
b. Rotate the footrest so that it aligns with the frame and locks into place in the latch block
(Fig. 11:B).
2. Swinging the Footrest Away
a. Push or pull on the release latch.
b. Rotate the footrest outward or inward as desired.
3. Removal
a. To remove the footrest, push or pull the release latch.
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.
A
B
Fig. 11
