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B. DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
1. PRESENTATION
1.1. Introduction
Your wheelchair has been factory set before you purchased
it. However, it must be specifically adapted to your needs.
The following detailed paragraphs describe the various
functions and possible adjustments as well as available
options. You can make some adjustments yourself, while
others can be made only by your dealer.
Important: based upon the selected model or options, your
new Action
4
wheelchair may be not equipped with all of the
components or options which are described in the
following pages.
!
This is a warning symbol, it is essential that the
instructions in these paragraphs are followed in
order to prevent personal injury to yourself and
others around you.
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This is an information symbol about possibility
to contact your Dealer for more information.
1.2. General description
(see photo)
Your wheelchair is made of various parts and this manual
describes only the main parts. We recommend that you
become acquainted with the following terms in order to
better understand your wheelchair operation :
The seat
consists of the seat and backrest upholstery,
the backrest and armrests. This unit is designed to provide
optimal comfort.
The swing-away footrest support or legrest
: this
is the supporting part between the frame and the footrest
which swivels to facilitate transfers and can be removed
during transport.
The footrest
consists of an adjustable tube and the
footplate which supports the foot.
The folding frame
consists of side frames and a folding
system including the seat rails. These parts constitute the
frame, which is the supporting component of the wheelchair
and its strength is well tested (checked at 125 kg and 150 kg
for 50,5 - 55,5 & 60,5 cm seat width ).
The steering tube
is the connection between frame and
castors ; it allows the adjustment of the seat angle.
The rear wheel
consists of the wheel, axle and handrim.
The position of the rear wheels relative to the seated user
determines the rearward stability and also the ease by wich
the user can propel the wheelchair using the handrims. They
are mounted on the multiple adjustment wheel support
brackets.
