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Taking off the legrests
Benefits:
– Easy transfer into and out of the
wheelchair.
– Foot and side areas are free, no
stumbling
– Reduced length of the wheelchair -
important for storing wheelchair
Handling:
– Switch off the wheelchair and move
the brake release lever to the "drive"
position. – This prevents the wheel-
chair from rolling away accidentally.
– Remove lower leg strap, if present.
– Remove both feet from the foot
plates
– Fold up foot plates [6] (Fig.14).
– Press the locking lever downwards
(A, Fig. 15). – Legrests have now
been released.
– Turn legrests [5] to the side slightly
and pull up and off (Fig.17).
!
Attention:
After replacing the legrests (Fig.18)
do not forget to check that they are
securely locked in place! – Check
the locking points!
LEGRESTS
!
Attention:
The legrests are adjustable and de-
tachable parts and are not suitable
as a means of lifting up or carrying
the wheelchair (See warning on the
armrests).
Folding up the foot plates
Benefits:
– Easy transfer into and out of the
wheelchair.
– Leg region free, no stumbling
Handling:
– Switch off the wheelchair and move
the brake release lever to the "drive"
position. – This prevents the wheel-
chair from rolling away accidentally.
– Remove lower leg strap, if present.
– Remove both feet from the foot
plates
– Fold up foot plates [6] (Fig.14).
Turning the legrests to the side
Benefits:
– Easy transfer into and out of the
wheelchair.
– Leg region free, no stumbling
– Close access to cupboards possible.
– Reduced length of the wheelchair –
for storing the wheelchair
Handling:
– Switch off the wheelchair and move
the brake release lever to the "drive"
position. – This prevents the wheel-
chair from rolling away accidentally.
– Remove lower leg strap, if present.
– Remove both feet from the foot
plates
– Fold up foot plates [6] (Fig.14).
– Press the locking lever downwards
(A, Fig. 15).– Legrests have now
been released.
– Turn legrest [5] to the side (Fig.16).
!
Attention:
Legrest turned to the side are re-
leased automatically and can easily
come off. Note this when handling
(e.g. transport).
After replacing the legrests do not
forget to check that they are securely
locked in place!
.– Check the lock-
ing points!
