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Accessories
Footrest receivers with ratchet joints allow the footrests to elevate after opening the eccentric lever (Fig. 20,
item A). Choose an angle and lock the footrest by closing the eccentric lever.
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Figure 21 Figure 22
Footrest Holder (Fig. 21)
The footrest holder is hung into the footrest receiver.
To remove the footrest, pull the lever to the rear and twist the footrest outwards.
Now you can remove the footrest by pulling it upwards.
Adjusting the Lower Leg Length (Fig. 22)
After loosening the screw (Fig. 22, item A) at the footrest holder, the footrest bar and footplate can be adjusted
to the required lower leg length and for the height of the seating shell you use.
Footrest bars are offered in short and in long version.
When making adjustments, always make sure that the footplate does not contact the caster.
Figure 23 Figure 24
Calf Band (Fig. 23)
The calf band serves to support the lower legs at calf height to prevent the feet from slipping to the rear off the
footplates. Hook & loop closures allow length adjustment of the calf band.
For removing the footrest, you first have to pull the calf band upward and out of the calf band holder on one
side.
Individual footrests can also be equipped with heel straps.
Individual Footrests, angle adjustable (Fig. 23)
With the individual footrests, angle adjustable, the right and left footplate can be flipped up to make transfers of
the user easier.
Single-panel Footrest, angle adjustable (Fig. 24)
The footplate can be flipped up towards one footrest bar making transfers of the user easier in case the legs are
capable to bear weight.
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