Introduction; Intended Users; Contact; Description - decon Gearwheel GWl0S0 User Manual

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1. Introduction

GEARWHEEL is very pleased that you have chosen our wheels for
your wheelchair. We are committed to developing a strong
relationship with users based on a positive experience, both in the use
of their wheelchairs and in their dealings with us as a company,
GEARWHEEL`s geared wheelchair wheels are designed to make
propelling easier in widely varying terrains and situations. The
mechanical solution offers a choice of gear ratios with the huge added
benefit of an integrated hill-holder. The gearchange is operated with
a shift lever on the outside of the wheels. The wheels incorporate a
quick release, operated by a user-friendly hoop.
We also encourage you to read the operating manual for your
particular wheelchair model where important information is available
regarding proper wheelchair use.

2. Intended users

GEARWHEEL`s geared wheelchair wheels are intended for personal
and everyday use, both indoors and outdoors, for users who have
limited mobility or cannot walk. GEARWHEEL's wheelchair wheels
are tested for a user weight of up to 125 kg. GEARWHEEL`s geared
wheelchair wheels are intended for use on a range of different
wheelchair models and only in conjunction with the appropriate
GEARWHEEL designed adaptors.

3. Contact

For matter regarding customer
service, delivery, please contact:
DeconWheel AB
Södra Ekeryd 119
314 93 Hyltebruk
info@decon.se
www.decon.se
Tel: +46 (0)345-40 880

4. Description

GEARWHEEL has developed a solution with fully mechanically
geared wheelchair wheels that can be mounted on existing
wheelchairs on the market. The patented solution combines the ability
to shift to different gears on the wheelchair within a design that is not
significantly different from ordinary wheelchair wheels.
Gear-changing makes possible a greater self-propelling capability.
The difference can be great for certain user groups and can be
significant where ground level differences, thresholds, carpeting,
lawns or maybe the last incline to ones home is a natural part of
everyday life.
A shifter on each wheel changes gear between two different ratios,
direct drive (1:1) and a lower ratio. Added to this is an integrated hill-
holder. The wheels are supplied with an adaptor, specific to each
wheelchair model, that enables the correct functioning of the gears.
For matter regarding product,
construction and CE-marking,
please contact:
Gearwheel AB
Flottiljgatan 49
721 31 Västerås
info@gearwheel.se
www.gearwheel.se
Tel: +46 (0)70-69 59 427