User Manual
7100 Low Flyer
-I
GTM- 7100-MAN-001 (2) Page 3 of 11
The Globetrotter Motion,
7100
Low Flyer-I Hand Rim, is intended for daily
use wheelchairs, both indoors and outdoors. It is the result of an intensive
development program to address the ergonomic short comings of the
traditional hand rim to:
•
Ensure that the
user’s
hand is guided to the optimum pushing
configuration to reduce associated injuries.
•
Assist in the developing the correct pushing posture.
•
Have a more relaxed hand grip configuration to reduce hand
stresses.
•
Relieve the pressure on the carpel tunnel.
•
Keep the fingers clear of the attachment tags and spokes to prevent
entrapment.
•
Increase the hand contact surface area for greater and finer control.
•
Improve pushing and braking efficiency.
The user will typically discover several additional benefits in their day-to-
day use of the hand rim. Please let us know what these are for you by
leaving a review on our website.
The hand rim is manufactured from carbon fibre prepreg material used in
the high-performance sport and aerospace industries. This allows the
design to achieve a strong, tough, stiff and light weight complex shape.
The hand rim was tested by Globetrotter Motion to conform to the ISO
7176 and additional requirements identified by Globetrotter Motion.
Note:
the
7100
hand rim is
not a
one-to-one replacement
of your current
hand rim. Therefore, please ensure you are familiar with the information in
this manual and that you complete the
“
Adaption exercises
”
to train your
hands and pushing method to enable you to use the
7100
Hand rim to its
optimum.
Introduction
