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ASSIST WHEELCHAIR
ASSIST is an ultra-light orthopaedic wheelchair with a rigid aluminium frame, designed to
play basketball.
Frame and upholstery can be supplied in different colours.
The rear wheel axle can be easily adjusted in depth to obtain the convenient barycentre
set-up.
The rear wheels camber is 13° .
Rear wheels are supplied on 24", 26" or 28" (chosen at the purchasing time) with a 15mm
quick release axle.
The footrest is height and dept adjustable to properly fit the athlete demand.
Assist can be supplied with standard frame or with a front round fender .
The backrest is available in different heights and can be chosen fix or foldable to reduce
volume during transport.
2. WHEELCHAIR PREPARATION
HOW TO PREPARE THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE
The wheelchair is shipped with detached rear wheels and folded down backrest when
possible.
The backrest can be unfolded by pulling the string under the seat to release the folded
blockage, and rotate the backrest backwards.
To fit the rear wheels to the frame, insert the quick release axle in the bush under the
seat, keeping the button pressed down .
Verify if the wheels are correctly hooked, by trying to pull-out them without pressing to
the axle buttons
Insert the anti-tip device into its guides and block it in the right position.
The anti-tip device is normally supplied with a 2cm space from safety wheel to ground.
This distance can be adjusted changing the spacer position on the anti-tip wheel axle.
The wheelchair is now ready for use.
If further adjustments are needed to better fulfil the user requirements, contact
your dealer or other qualified person.
3. 3. 3. 3. SET-UP
3.1. FOOTREST DEPTH AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Footrest can be adjusted in depth and height acting as follow:
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