Aluminum Light Weight Wheelchairs

Light Weight Wheelchairs

Frame: Aluminum construction frame                                    

Armrest: Flip up armrest with PU top                              

Legrest: Swing away and Detachable                                  

Seat and backrest: 46cm seat width with double soft cushion.

Foldable backrest.                              

Front wheel: 8" (200*38)PU castor                            

Rear wheel:  24" spoke wheel with PU tyre                

Front fork:  Plastic                        

Footplate: Plastic,flip up                              

Brake: United handle brake                              

cross: Double crosses

To use a lightweight wheelchair, first, unfold the chair by pushing down on the seat rails or lifting the handles until it locks into place. Then, adjust the footrests, armrests, and seat to a comfortable position for the user, and engage the brakes for safe transfers. To self-propel, push the large handrims on the drive wheels, pulling them backward to move back and pushing forward to move forward. For transport or pushing, a caregiver can use the rear handles.

Setting Up and Adjusting

1. Unfold the chair:

Find the seat fabric, place your hands on each side over the seat rails, and firmly push down and apart to expand the chair until the cross braces lock into place. 

2. Adjust components:

Customize the armrests, leg rests, seat width, and seat height to ensure the user's comfort and proper support. 

3. Secure the footrests:

Position the footrests out of the way for transfers, and flip them up or down as needed. 

4. Engage the brakes:

Before transferring in or out of the chair, ensure the brakes are locked for safety. 

Operating the Wheelchair

1. Self-Propelling:

Forward movement: Grasp the large handrims on the back wheels and push them forward with smooth, continuous motions. 

Backward movement: Pull the handrims backward to propel the chair in reverse. 

Turning: To turn, hold one handrim still while pushing the other forward. 

2. Using Attendant Controls:

Pushing: A caregiver can push the chair from behind using the rear handles. 

Stopping: Engage the hand brakes on the rear handles for slowing down or a complete stop. 

Safety Considerations

Anti-tippers: If your chair has anti-tippers, make sure they are properly engaged to prevent the chair from tipping backward, especially on inclines or ramps. 

Curb navigation: When going up or down curbs, approach them square on and use a technique like wheelieing to lift the front wheels. 

Brake check: Always check that the brakes are locked when the wheelchair is stationary. 

Folding for Transport

Fold the footrests: Flip the footrests up to a vertical position. 

Fold the chair: Grasp the seat fabric in the center and pull upward to fold the chair. 

Carry it: Use the built-in handle to carry the folded wheelchair for storage or transport.