Invacare 9000 SL - Manual (Page 29)

Part No. 1056953 29 9000 Series
FIGURE 5 - IMPACT GUARDS/CALF STRAP
Calf Strap
IMPACT GUARDS/CALF STRAP (FIGURE 5) (FIGURE 5) (FIGURE 5) (FIGURE 5) (FIGURE 5)
1. Remove impact guard/calf strap from packaged container if not already secured to
the footrest.
2. Secure one (1) impact guard to the each footrest.
NOTE: Ensure the upper portion of the impact guard is between the two (2) horizontal supports
of the footrest.
3. Secure one (1) side of the calf strap around each footrest (with the impact guards
attached, if present).
Footrest
SECTION 3 FRONT RIGGINGS
FRONT
RIGGINGS
Impact
Guard
Notch Upper Portion of
Impact Guard
Horizontal Support
Horizontal
Support
RAISING/LOWERING THE ELEVATING LEGREST
ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 4)
WARNING
Ensure hands and fingers are clear of elevating legrest mechanism BE-
FORE pushing release lever to lower the elevating legrest. Otherwise
injury may occur due to pinch points.
The wheelchair user’s leg MUST be supported by an assistant BEFORE
attempting to lower legrest.
1. To raise the elevating legrest, the
assistant should grab hold of the
support tube and raise elevating leg-
rests until the desired height is ob-
tained.
2. To lower the elevating legrest, per-
form the following:
A. Support user leg with one (1) hand.
B. Push release lever downward with
other hand.
C. Gently, lower user leg down and
rest against the legrest.
FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING THE
ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY
Support Tube
Release
Lever