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Twist Owner’s Manual
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CHAPTER 3: FOOTRESTS
I WARNING
Check all clamps, screws, nuts and bolts that secure the footrest to the wheelchair frame to make sure they are
securely tightened before using the wheelchair.
If you ignore this Warning, the footrests could move unexpectedly
while you are using the chair, causing you to fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself
or others or damage the wheelchair.
I WARNING
A calf strap is offered as an option with each wheelchair to prevent your feet from slipping backwards off of the
footrest. TiLite recommends that you purchase our calf strap with your wheelchair. Always make sure the calf
strap is secure when using the wheelchair.
If you ignore this Warning, you could fall, tip over or lose control of the
wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
I WARNING
Whenever you adjust the angle or height of your footrest, or you replace your footrest, always allow at least 2” of
ground clearance to permit you to maneuver over objects.
If you ignore this Warning, you could fall, tip over or lose
control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
Angle Adjustable Footrest (Standard or CAT)
Adjusting the Angle
Tools needed:
• 5/32” Allen Wrench
1. Loosen, but do not remove, the two Allen screws that secure the footplate to the clamp. See Figure 3-1.
2. Adjust the footrest to the desired angle.
3. Tighten the Allen screws, making sure the screws and the locknuts are secure and will not permit the footplate to
move up or down under weight.
Figure 3-1
Adjusting the Angle
Allen
Screws
CAT
Footplate
Washers
Clamp
Locknuts
Allen
Screws
Standard
Footplate
Washers
Clamp
Locknuts
Adjusting the Height/Replacing
Tools needed:
• 3/16” Allen Wrench
• Ruler
1. Loosen the Allen screws in the two binder clamps that secure the footrest to the frame. See Figure 3-2. If
replacing the footrest, loosen the Allen screws sufciently to permit you to completely remove the old footrest and
make sure to leave the plastic footrest insert sleeve inside the frame tube. If adjusting the height, loosen the Allen
screws sufciently to permit the footrest to move up and down freely within the binder clamps.
2. If replacing the footrest, remove the old footrest and install the new footrest into the frame.
3. Place the end of a ruler on the oor and hold it vertically against the left corner of the footrest. Adjust the left side
of the footrest (or the new footrest) to the desired height (not less than 2” of ground clearance) and loosely tighten
the Allen screw in the left binder clamp so the left side of the footrest cannot change. See Figure 3-3.
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