Using/replacing footrest strap, Using footrest strap, Replacing footrest strap – Invacare Force User Manual
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SECTION 6—RIDING POSITION
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Using/Replacing Footrest Strap
ƽ WARNING
Footrest straps MUST be inspected before each use. Exposure to moisture (i.e.- wet
weather or puddles) will damage fastening strips. Footrest strap will not hold feet
securely in footrest if fastening strips are damaged. DO NOT operate handcycle if
footrest straps are wet or damaged, otherwise severe injury may occur.
ALWAYS wear shoes and securely strap feet in using straps provided. Severe injury
may occur if feet are not secured while the handcycle is in motion.
Using Footrest Strap
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 6.2.
1. Place feet in footrests.
2. Secure feet to footrest strap using small
fastening straps.
FIGURE 6.2 Using Footrest Strap
Replacing Footrest Strap
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 6.3.
1. Pull apart fastening straps securing
existing footrest strap to footrest.
NOTE: The small fastening straps should face
up.
2. Wrap end of footrest strap over and
around the inner footrest tube and
firmly connect the hook and loop
portions of the footrest strap
(Detail ʺAʺ).
3. Wrap end of footrest strap over and
around the outer footrest tube and
under the inner footrest tube and
firmly connect the hook and loop
portions of the footrest strap (Details
ʺAʺ and “B”).
4. Ensure the footrest strap is firmly
attached to the loop fastening strip on
the outer footrest tube.
FIGURE 6.3 Replacing Footrest Strap
Footrest
Footrest
Strap
Fastening Straps
Outer
Footrest
Tube
Small Fastening
Straps
Footrest
Strap Hoo
Portion
(STEP 3)
Inner Footrest
Tube
Footrest Strap
Loop Portion
(STEP 3)
End of Footrest Straps (STEP 4)
DETAIL “A”
Outer Footrest
Tube
Loop Fastening
Strip (STEP 6)
Inner
Footrest
Tube
End of Footrest Straps (STEP 4 AND 5)
DETAIL “B”