Freedom CGX Extra Wide, Руководство пользователя

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General Descriptions
General Descriptions
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 Descriptions
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 chassis comprises of the side frames and cross brace . This is the
essential supporting framework of the wheelchair on which all the other parts
are mounted.
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 page.