Invacare Atlas Lite, User Manual

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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 Atlas Lite wheelchair may be equipped with all of the 
components or options which are described in the
following pages.

!

 This is a warning symbol ; you must 

imperatively follow the instructions that 

are provided in these paragraphs to

prevent personal injuries as well as

injuries to people around you !

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 : 

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The seat 

consists of the seat and backrest upholstery, 

the backrest and armrests.  This unit is designed to provide 

optimal comfort.

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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.

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The footrest

 consists of an adjustable tube and the

footplate which supports the foot.

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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 120 kg).

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The rear wheel

 consists of the wheel, axle and handrim.  

The rear wheels ensure the rear stability and allow the 

propulsion of the wheelchair using the handrims.  They are 

mounted on a fixed wheel support brackets.