Introduction; Alhena Description - OFF CARR ALHENA Instruction Manual

1. Introduction

The ultra light-weight wheelchair model ALHENA (folding frame), is non-intrusive medical devices, specifically designed to
reduce and counterbalance a physical handicap.
These wheelchairs are manually pushed on the back wheels, have many setups and a wide range of accessories to better meet
any customer need. Only qualified operators must prepare the device's use and eventually.
The use of the wheelchairs or of parts of them is forbidden for different uses than the ones written on this manual.
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ALHENA Description

The wheelchair AHENA is made with a foldable frame and a titanium crossbar. Other details are made with composite
materials, as carbon fibre, aluminum or steel alloys. Various frame colours are available and can be combined with various
coloured anodizing in the accessories and details set. The seat upholstery (3) and of the backrest (5) are, usually made in black
nylon cloth. The backrest can be also made with breathable material to increase the customer's comfort. The backrest's
upholstery is easily removable to make the cleaning and washing operations easier and its straightening is adjustable by acting
on the velstraps under the upholstery.
A comfortable compartment with closing zip can be added in the lower part of the backrest and another can be placed frontally
under the seat. The backrest is adjustable in height by acting on the frame-fixing screws.
The rear wheels (RW) are equipped with the quick releasing axle. The rear wheel support (6) allows an easier adjustment of
the rear wheel position, and finds the most comfortable setup for the user. On demand, for special needs, the wheelchair can be
equipped with the extended wheelplate for safer setup.
The front forks (9) have adjustable inclination and can lodge various wheel diameters (FC) at various height, to better answer
the setup and agility needs of users.
The front frame (7) is available with fixed or removable footrests. Considering possible setup restrictions, the footboards (11)
can be single or double and adjustable in height and inclination.
The wheelchair is supplied with carbon fibre sideguards (12) or in alternative made with aluminum or composite polymer as
per choice on the order form
The wheelchair can be configured also with sport armrest tip-up and detachable 22cm high from the seat, or with "L" shaped
armrest tip-up and detachable with selectable high from 22 up to 28 cm.
The brake device (14) standard or scissor model are adjustable to compensate different wheel size and different wheel setup.
The wide and sophisticated range of accessories available, allows to configure
aesthetically and functionally.
in a highly customized Alhena both
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