SECTION 7—FRONT RIGGINGS
R51™and R51LXP
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Part No. 1106645
SECTION 7—FRONT RIGGINGS
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
While the wheelchair is moving, minimum ground clearance for the front rigging is
three inches. If the wheelchair is not moving, the front rigging MUST maintain a
minimum of one inch ground clearance - otherwise personal injury and damage may
result.
Installing/Removing the Footrests
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
Installing
1. Turn footrest to the side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair) and position
mounting holes in the footrest hinge plates with hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.
2. Install the footrest hinge plates onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.
3. Push the footrest towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place.
NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite side of the wheelchair.
Removing
1. Push the footrest release lever inward and rotate the footrest outward.
2. Lift up on footrest and remove from the wheelchair.
