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4 - Description
Each wheelchair is specially designed to meet the requirements
of its user. This manual describes how to adjust the chairs in this
range, enabling you to find out how to adjust the wheelchair to
suit your needs.
General description
Your wheelchair has a number of main parts which will be
mentioned throughout this manual. These parts are described
below.
Support is provided by the
backrest, seat
and
armrests.
The
folding chassis
comprises of the
side frames
and
folding
cross brace.
This is the essential supporting framework of the wheelchair on
which all the other parts are mounted.
The
rear wheel
comprises of the
wheel, axle
and
handrim.
The rear wheels provide contact with the ground and are driven by
turning the handrims.
The
front castors
comprise of the fork and wheels
.
The front wheels provide contact with the ground and the rotating
forks steer the chair.
Manual brake
The manual brake is used to park the wheelchair.
Swing away footrest support
and
leg rest
These are connected to the chassis and can be swung away to make
transfer easier to and from the wheelchair.
The
footplate assembly
comprises of the
adjustable tube
and
foot
plate.
These support your feet.
The
heel support strap
or
calf support strap
These two straps support your feet or legs in the best position.
These parts are illustrated on the following diagram.
