Introduction; General Description - Invacare Alu Lite User Manual

B. DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
1. PRESENTATION

1.1. Introduction

Your wheelchair has been factory set before you purchased
it. However, it must be specifically adapted to your needs.
The following detailed paragraphs describe the various
functions and possible adjustments as well as available
options. You can make some adjustments yourself, while
others can be made only by your dealer.
Important: based upon the selected model or options, your
new Alu Lite wheelchair may be equipped with all of the
components or options which are described in the
following pages.
! This is a warning symbol ; you must
imperatively follow the instructions that
are provided in these paragraphs to
prevent personal injuries as well as
injuries to people around you !
1.2. General description (see photo)
Your wheelchair is made of various parts and this manual
describes only the main parts. We recommend that you
become acquainted with the following terms in order to
better understand your wheelchair operation :
The seat consists of the seat and backrest upholstery,
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the backrest and armrests. This unit is designed to provide
optimal comfort.
The swing-away footrest support : this is the suppor-
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ting part between the frame and the footrest which swivels
to facilitate transfers and can be removed during transport.
The footrest consists of an adjustable tube and the
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footplate which supports the foot.
The folding frame consists of side frames and a folding
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system including the seat rails. These parts constitute the
frame, which is the supporting component of the wheelchair
and its strength is well tested (checked at 100 kg).
The rear wheel consists of the wheel and axle.
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The rear wheels ensure the rear stability.
They are mounted on a fixed wheel support brackets.
The castor consists of the front wheel and the fork. The
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castors provide front contact with the ground and deter-
mine the steering by the direction of the forks.
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