Step Tubes; Footplates - Quickie Life Notice D'utilisation

Step Tubes

Step tubes are used by attendants to push a wheelchair over an
obstacle. Simply step on the tube to push a wheelchair, for
example, over a kerb or step, (Fig.6.5).
CAUTION !
Sunrise Medical strongly reccommends the use of a step tube
on any model where attendant use is the predominant intended
use. Damage to the backposts may occur if you constantly use
the backpost without a step tube, as a lever to pull back on to tip
the wheelchair.

Footplates

Footplates (Fig.6.6)
There are two types of footplates:
platform and divided. They can be
flipped up to facilitate getting in and
get ting out of your wheelchair.
Lower Leg Length
By removing the setscrews (1),
the footrest can be adjusted to fit
any lower leg length. Remove
setscrews, set tubing with footrest
in the desired position, and reinsert and tighten the setscrews
(see the page on torque). Make sure that the compo site plastic
pad is in the proper position under the setscrew. A minimum
interval of 2.5 centimeters from the ground should always be
maintained.
Width Adjustment of Aluminium Footrests
If the footrest width needs to be
adjusted, please undo the screw
(1), set the desired width, by
positioning 1, 2 or 3 spacers (2)
from outer to the inner side and
then refit the screws, (Fig.6.7).
Angle Adjustment of Aluminium Footboard
The footboard can be flipped up to make it easier to transfer to
and from the chair, (Fig.6.8 - 6.11).
It can be adjusted to alter the angle to the ground.
Tighten screw (1) on the outside. By loosening the clips (2) the
footboard can be moved to three positions both forwards and
backwards. By adjusting the set screw (3) the footboard can be
changed to a horizontal position. To do this, the footboard must
be flipped up. Make sure that after any adjustment work, all
screws are tightened correctly (see the page on torque). Ensure
that you maintain the minimum gap to the floor (2.5 cm).
Quickie Life Rev.2.0
Fig.6.5
Fig.6.6
1
Fig.6.7
Fig. 6.8
1
Fig. 6.10
3
Angle-Adjustment of Composite
Footrest (Fig.6.12).
It can be adjusted to alter the angle
to the ground. Release screw, pull it
inwards, set the desired angle and
then push it on. After making the
adjustment, re-tighten the screw.
Make sure that after any adjustment
work, all screws are tightened
correctly (see the page on torque).
Ensure that you maintain the
minimum gap to the floor (2.5 cm) (Fig. 6.11).
Hanger and Latch
The legrests can be swung inwards under the seat sling or
outwards.
When fitting the legrests, the footrests must be pointing inwards
or outwards. Then rotate the legrest inwards, until it locks into
place. To remove, pull the lever (1), swing the hanger inwards or
outwards and then lift the leg rest out. Make sure that the leg
rest is locked into place correctly (Fig. 6.13-6.14).
WARNING!
• The legrests should not be used tolift or to carry the
wheelchair.
• When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the
footboards. These should be flipped up beforehand and be
swung to the outside as far as possible.
Fig.6.13
1
Fig. 6.9
2
Fig.6.11
>2.5cm
Fig.6.12
Fig.6.14
1
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