4.0 SetuP AnD ADJuStMent
NOTE: Setting the wheelchair on a table or on a flat
surface, such as a workbench, helps make these
procedures easier.
Torque Setting
A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should
be made on a particular fastener. A torque wrench which
measures Nm should be used when tightening fasteners
on Quickie wheelchairs. Unless otherwise noted, use a
torque setting of 6.8 Nm. When setting up this
wheelchair.
70º, 80° SWING-IN/SWING-OUT hANGERS AND
footReStS
(fIG.4.0-4.1)
Installation
•
Place swing-in/swing-out pivot saddle into the
receiver on front frame tube with the footrest facing
inward or outward from the frame.
•
Rotate the footrest inward until it locks into place on
locking bolt.
Removal
•
To remove footrest, release latch by pulling lever
upward or pushing lever downward.
•
Rotate footrest inward or outward and lift.
height Adjustment
NOTE: It is recommended that you maintain a minimum
of 51mm between the lowest point on the footrest and
the floor.
•
Loosen set screw (C) using a 3/16 inch hex key.
•
Slide footrest extension up or down inside frame tube
to desired height.
•
Tighten set screw. Use a torque setting of 144 in-lbs
(16.27 Nm).
ELEVATING LEGREST (OPTIONAL)
(Fig.4.2).
Installation or Removal
•
To install or remove Elevating Legrest (ELR) see
instructions for Swing-away Footrest
installation above.
Elevation Adjustment
•
To raise legrest, lift to desired position. Legrest will
automatically lock in place.
•
To lower legrest, while seated in chair, press release
lever (G) down and lower legrest to desired position.
Legrest will automatically lock in place.
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height Adjustment of the Calf Pad
•
Loosen the retaining nut (H) located at the back of
the calf pad bracket assembly.
•
Slide the calf pad bracket assembly up or down.
•
Tighten it in the desired position.
height Adjustment with Extension Tube
NOTE: It is recommended that you maintain a minimum
of 2.0 inches between the lowest point on the footrest
and the floor.
•
Loosen set screw (I) using a 3/16 inch hex key.
•
Slide footrest extension up or down inside frame tube
to desired height.
•
Tighten set screw. Use a torque setting of 144 in-lbs
(16.27 Nm).
A
I
Fig.4.0
B
Fig.4.1
c
Fig.4.2
G
h
SR45 Rev.1.0