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3 General description of
the wheelchair
CE declaration
The product is in conformity with the
provisions of the Medical
Devices Directive and thus
has CE marking.
3.1
Configurations
Generally speaking, the Liam is
comprised of an undercarriage with a
seating system on top. The Liam is:
•
A rear wheel driven wheelchair
(RWD).
•
Is available with a maximum speed
of 6 km/hr.
In addition, the Liam can be executed
with two different kinds of tyres (indoors
and outdoors). This will have an effect on
certain specifications.
•
The technical specifications are
not allowed to be altered.
•
Do not make any changes to the
electrical circuit.
•
Any modifications to the
wheelchair or any parts thereof are
not permitted.
Figure 3.1
Main components basic model
a. Drive wheels
b. Castors wheels
c. Freewheel switch
d. Controller
Zitsysteem
e. Seat cushion
f. Backrest
g. Armrest
h. Legrest with footsupport
Seating option Neutral position
Tilt in space
The entire chair
upright
Backrest recline The backrest as
upright as possible
Elevating
legrests
The legrests are
positioned as
closely as possible
to the chair.
Table 3.1: Seating options and their neutral position.
