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U S I N G T H E W H E E L C H A I R
PUSH RIMS
There are two types of push rims:
- aluminum with elox coating
- stainless
- coated with softened plastic
Stainless push rims can be repaired.
Aluminum push rims, if the elox coating is
damaged, can make the hands dirty and cannot
be repaired.
Coated push rims cannot be repaired.
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PROTECTORS OF THE SPOKES OF THE REAR
The protectors of the spokes of the rear wheels
serve to protect the palms and fingers in case
of unexpected movement of the wheelchair and
prevent the hands from getting into the spokes
if the wheel.
They cannot be damaged by hands.
STATIC STABILITY
Problems with static stability may be caused
by the user’s inadequate way of sitting on the
wheelchair, which decreases its overall stability.
• Do not lean extremely outwards from
the wheelchair, avoid sudden energetic
movements or leaning directly against the
footrests.
• When riding down a slope, use the push rims
to control the speed, do not use the brakes
– it can be dangerous!
