Invacare R51 Owners Manual - Page 36

SECTION 6-FRONT RIGGINGS Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.5. 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. Legrest Release Handle 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. Hinge Pins Legrest Hinge Plate 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the other legrest. FIGURE 6.5 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 6.6 on page 37. 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. R51™and R51LXP 36 Part No. 1106645