Invacare Articulating/Elevating Legrest User Manual download pdf

The Ratchet Replacement Kit consists of the following:

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

Ratchet Body 2

Ratchet Bar 2

Ratchet Handle 2

Nylon Washer 2

Acorn Nut 2

Cam 2

Spring 2

Snap Ring 2

Spacer 2

Domed Push Cap 2

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. In case of

shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Dealer

for further instruction.

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for safe

installation and adjustment of the Ratchet Replace-

ment Articulating / Elevating Legrest:

GENERAL WARNING

DO NOT install or use this kit without first read-

ing and understanding this instruction sheet.

If you are unable to understand the Warn-

ings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a

healthcare professional, dealer or technical

personnel before attempting to install this kit

- otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

DO NOT step or stand on footrests; it could

cause the chair to tip over resulting in injury.

INSTALLATION WARNING

After making adjustments and BEFORE use,

make sure all attaching hardware is securely

tightened.

Ratchet Replacement - Articulating / Elevating Legrest

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

REMOVING EXISTING RATCHET

ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: Note location and orientation of ratchet assembly

BEFORE removing for installation of NEW ratchet kit.

1. Determine how the ratchet handle is secured to the

legrest.

2. Perform one (1) of the following:

If the ratchet handle is secured with a Roll Pin:

A. Use a hammer and a punch to remove the roll pin

that secures the ratchet handle to the ratchet as-

sembly as shown in FIGURE 1, DETAIL “A”.

B. Adjust the legrest assembly until the ratchet as-

sembly including handle can be removed from

the upper support tube of legrest assembly.

NOTE: When removing the ratchet assembly and handle

on the articulating legrest, open the legrest assembly until

you clear the drive link and link bar.

NOTE: This procedure will eliminate disassembling the

upper support tube from the legrest support tube and in

the case of the articulating legrest the gears will not have

to be remeshed to obtain correct travel.

C. Remove ratchet body and ratchet handle from

upper support tube as shown in FIGURE 1,

DETAIL “A”.

D. Discard the existing ratchet parts.

If the ratchet handle is secured with a snap ring:

A. Remove the snap ring from the end of the ratchet

handle using snap ring tool.

B. If equipped, remove the domed push cap that se-

cures the ratchet bar to the legrest support tube.

C. Adjust the legrest assembly until the ratchet as-

sembly including handle can be removed from

the upper support tube of the legrest assembly.

D. Remove ratchet body and ratchet handle from upper

support tube.

E. Discard the existing ratchet parts.

Have the following tools available:

Hammer

Punch

Snap Ring Tool

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 1)

1The Ratchet Replacement Kit consists of the following:DESCRIPTION QUANTITYRatchet Body 2Ratchet Bar 2Ratchet Handle 2Nylon Washer 2Acorn Nut 2Cam 2Sp

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2FIGURE 1 - REMOVING EXISTING RATCHET ASSEMBLYLegrestSupport TubeRatchetHandleUpperSupportTubeRatchetHandleUpper SupportTubeLegrestSupport TubeDrive L

Page 3 - INSTALLING NEW RATCHET KIT

3FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING NEW RATCHET KIT -ELEVATING LEGRESTSDETAIL “A” - CAM POSITIONNOTE: Pointed end of camfaces acorn nut on ratchet bar.CamRatchet B

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4Articulating Legrests (Figure 3)1. Install ratchet handle from outside of legrest throughupper legrest support tube.2. Install nylon washer onto end

Page 5 - FOR COMPLETE TRAVEL OF

5HEMI ARTICULATINGAPPROX. 45°Two (2)SpacersFIGURE 4 - ASSEMBLY OF THE ARTICULATING LEGRESTCORRECT ASSEMBLED POSITIONFOR COMPLETE TRAVEL OFARTICULATING

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6NOTES

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7NOTES

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