E&J GF0600059REVB06 - Manual (Page 17)

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 1
adjust footplate
extension length
(left shown)
clamp
footplate
extension
tube
footrest
hanger
tube
FOOtRest—detaCHaBle, swINGaway
Warning: The lowest part of the footplate extensions should be no closer to the
ground than 2
1 /
2
inches (5.5 cm), to permit proper clearance.
Warning: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip.
Remove footrest
1. To release lock, pull swingaway release lever forward, toward
front of wheelchair. Footrest will swing outward.
2. To detach, lift footrest straight up.
attach footrest
1. Set footrest on wheelchair (so that footrest hinge plates engage
wheelchair hinge pins).
2. Swing footrest inward.
3. Ensure that footrest is locked in place and that swingaway
release lever is locked in a rearward position, toward back of
wheelchair.
adjust footrest length
7 / 32 " hex key
To adjust footrest length, you will loosen the clamp that
holds the footplate extension inside the footrest hanger.
1. Loosen footrest clamp: use a
7 /
32
" hex key to loosen
clamp enough so that footplate extension tube slides
inside footrest hanger tube.
2. Reposition footplate extension in desired position.
3. Tighten footrest clamp: use a
7 /
32
" hex key to resecure
clamp.
4. Follow steps 1-3 to adjust other footplate.
5. Ensure that both clamps are securely fastened and that
minimum ground clearance is 2 1 / 2
inches.
hinge
plate
swingaway
release lever
footrest (left shown)
detachable, swingaway