Invacare XLT Owners Manual - Page 33

SECTION 6-RIDING POSITION 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. 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. Fastening Straps Footrest Footrest Strap FIGURE 6.2 Using Footrest Strap DETAIL "A" Footrest Strap Loop Portion (STEP 3) Small Fastening Straps End of Footrest Straps (STEP 4) Footrest Strap Hoo Portion (STEP 3) Inner Footrest Tube Outer Footrest Tube DETAIL "B" End of Footrest Straps (STEP 4 AND 5) Inner Footrest Tube Outer Footrest Tube Loop Fastening Strip (STEP 6) FIGURE 6.3 Replacing Footrest Strap Part No 1114850 33 Recumbent Handcycle Series