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7. Introduction
Your wheelchair is part of an extensive product range.
Each wheelchair is specifically adapted to your requirements, this handbook
will explain all the possible adjustments for this product range.
7.1 General description
Your wheelchair comprises of several main items whose names will be used
throughout this handbook.
Please familiarise yourself with the following terms in order to understand
your wheelchair better.
- Seat elements comprises of the backrest, the seat and the armrests.
These items are designed to provide you with a maximum of comfort.
- Folding frame comprises of sides and the folding system.
All items are mounted on the frame, which is a carefully designed support
element.
- Rear wheel comprises of the wheel, axle and handrim.
The rear wheels ensure rear contact with the ground and enable the
wheelchair to be propelled using the handrim.
- Front wheel comprises of the castor and fork : the front wheels
ensure contact with the ground, while the rotating forks determine the
direction.
- Manual brake : The purpose of the brakes is to retain the wheelchair
during long stops.
- Swingaway hanger-bracket and leg-rest : As the link between the
frame and the footrest, these items enable transfers when swung-away.
- Footrest comprises of the adjustable tube and the foot-plate. These
items support your feet.
- Heel-support strap or calf-support strap. These 2 items keep your
feet or legs in an ideal position.
For better understanding, these terms are illustrated in the picture overleaf.
