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2. GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR WHEELCHAIR
2.1 Components of the wheelchair
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Back upholstery 10 Bearing house
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Push handle 11 Front fork
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Backrest 12 Front wheel (swing castor)
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Hoop 13 Foot plate
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Rear wheel 14 Foot rest
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Brake 15 Seat upholstery
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Axel bracket 16 Armrest
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Anti-tip 17 Backrest tensionbar
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Cross bar 18 Backrest incl. tension straps
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.
2.2 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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