1. Introduc on
TW500 is a wheelchair designed to meet the needs of adult and teen tennis and racket sport players. Made
with a lightweight aluminium alloy, it offers a wide range of adjustments, meaning it can be configured in line
with the athletes’ needs and the requirements of their various pathologies. Plus, it means it can accompany
them as they develop and progress in their sport, from leisure to compe ons. The wheelchair complies with
the following standards:
ISO 7176-8 (test model 120 kg)
ISO 7176-16
You must NOT use wheelchairs and their elements incorrectly or for uses other than those indicated
in this manual.
1.1 TW500 Descrip on
The TW500 tennis wheelchair is characterised by its frame which divides into two sec ons: A lower frame or
base, and an upper frame or seat. The base determines the geometry of the wheelchair’s footprint, the seat
and the a achment of the drive wheels, the small direc ng front wheels and the rear an - p wheels and
includes the footrest and its controls.
1. Backrest
2. Seat
3. Side guards
4. Hand grip
5. Footrest
6. Front guard
7. An - p wheels
8. Front wheel sockets
RW Rear wheels
FC Front wheels
1.2 TW500 Features
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Aluminium alloy frame.
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D 72 mm height and depth-adjustable an - p wheel.
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Predefined camber: 20°
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Drive wheels: 25”
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High pressure re with 25”x1 (25-559 mm) diameter
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Aluminium push ring
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Rota ng front wheels 72 mm diameter, 23.5 mm width
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Selectable seat width: 340, 360, 380, 400 mm
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Seat depth: 340, 360, 380, 400, 420 mm
adjustable
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Axle/backrest distance: from 60 to 210 mm
adjustable
in 10 mm steps
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Backrest height: 250, 270, 290, 310, 330, 350, 370, 390 mm
adjustable
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Backrest incline (in rela on to ground): +5° -5°
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Seat front height in rela on to ground:
adjustable
from 400 to 540 mm
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Seat rear height in rela on to ground:
adjustable
from 340 to 530 mm in 10 mm increments
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Seat inclina on:min -8°, max 34°
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Leg incline in rela on to seat: min 50°, max 130°
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Footrest Height, Incline and Distance in rela on to the axle:
adjustable
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