5.3 Pre-set Leg Rests and footplates (standard Q700 M Ergo)
WARNING!
• Be aware of your environment to make sure you do not injure
your legs when Leg Rests are extended.
• Always ensure that the Leg Rests or foot plates do not come into
contact with the casters before driving the wheelchair.
• Leg Rests are not to be used for lifting or carrying the wheelchair
under any circumstances.
• As with all moving parts be careful not to trap your fingers
(Fig.5.8).
Pre-set foot plate height and angle
The power center mount footrest allows angle adjustment from
90° to 180° level to ground and a
7.5" (190 mm)
powered length
extension.
The left and right footplate can be adjusted by an angle of
+/-5.0° and has a mechanical height range adjustment of 3" to
18" (76 mm to 457 mm) measured from the footplate to the seat
pan.
Pre-set foot plate height:
• Loosen the 2 bolts (A) with a 5.0 mm Allen key, (Fig.5.9).
• Slide the footplate receiver up or down in the track to the height
desired.
• Tighten the 2 bolts securely.
• Repeat for the other side.
Pre-set foot plate angle:
• Flip up the footplate so that you can reach the angle setting
screw (B) (Fig.5.10).
•
Use a 4mm Allen key to adjust the bolt in or out depending on
the angle required.
WARNING!
• After adjustment and with the seat in its normal drive position:
Ensure there Is a gap of at least 2" (
51
mm.), between the
floor
and the footplate at all times when maneuvering the
footplate
up or down.
• Perform this test with the user sitting in the chair loading the
leg
rest.
Using the chair with the leg rest set too low might result in
personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings.
40"/
1m
Fig. 5.8
Fig. 5.9
B
Fig. 5.10
A
Fig. 5.11
D
E
Pre-set foot plate width:
• Remove bolt (D) with an Allen key (Fig.5.11).
• Move spacer (E) from inside of footrest to the outer side.
• Reinsert bolt and tighten securely.
• Repeat for the other side.
Q700 M Ergo Seat
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247554 Rev. A
