General Explanation Concerning Your Wheelchair; Components Of The Wheelchair; General Explanation Of The Function And Possibilities Of Your Wheelchair - Excel 100 Technical Manual

2. GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR WHEELCHAIR

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Components of the wheelchair

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1 Back upholstery
2 Push handle
3 Backrest
4 Hoop
5 Rear wheel
6 Brake
7 Axel bracket
8 Anti-tip
9 Cross bar
Your wheelchair is equipped with a number of elements and parts. You should know these before continue reading
this manual. Your wheelchair can be equipped with options and accessories not pictured. You will see this yourself
whilst reading this manual. Designs and specifications may change without prior notice.
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General explanation of the function and possibilities of your wheelchair

Your wheelchair is a foldable one, which is designed to be easy to transport in a car. Mainly, we divide the
wheelchairs into two categories: self propel version with large rear wheels, and the transit version with small rear
wheels. The type you own is stated on the frame label; after the numbers behind brand name EXCEL, there is a
capital S (stating a self propel) or the capitals ST (stating a transit wheelchair). Your wheelchair is a product falling
into the medical equipment and is not a standard consumer product. You must follow this manual completely to
ensure good, optimal and safe use of your wheelchair.
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10 Bearing house
11 Front fork
12 Front wheel (swing castor)
13 Foot plate
14 Foot rest
15 Seat upholstery
16 Armrest
17 Backrest tensionbar
18 Backrest incl. tension straps
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