General Descriptions - Invacare Zipper 2 User Manual

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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 folding chassis comprises of the side frames and folding cross brace. This is the essential supporting
framework of the wheelchair on which all the other parts are mounted.
The rear wheel comprises of the wheel, axle and handrim. The rear wheels provide contact with the
ground and are driven by turning the handrims.
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.
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