Option:
“HEM1: Hemiplegic system”
For some wheelchairs there is the possibility to
have a hemiplegic system.
The option can be helpful for people that have
paralysis on one side or broken arm on one side.
For the instructions of the wheelchair refer to the
instruction manual of the wheelchair.
1. Technical Specifications
Description Dimensions
Weight HEM1
system +7 kg (additional weight to standard
wheelchair)
Total height
handgrip to ground 850 mm
Distance handgrip -
backrest 210 mm - 590 mm
Total width +40 mm (additional width to
standard wheelchair)
2. Components
3. Safety rules
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LL
L
Keep fingers away from moving parts of
the wheelchair (hemiplegic brake system,
rolling rear wheels, wheel spokes, …).
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LL
L
Be aware that the width of your wheelchair
shall be increase with 40 mm.
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L
Your wheelchair is also crash tested with
the hemiplegic (HEM1) system.
4. Manner of delivery
The hemiplegic (HEM1) system shall be delivered
with:
•Rear wheel (one handrim)
•Hemiplegic rear wheel (no handrim)
•Drive system (handgrip, propulsion system)
•Hemiplegic brake system
•Instruction manual
Before use check if everything is included and that
no products are damaged (example by transport,
...).
5. Riding the wheelchair
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LL
L
WARNING:
Risk of clamping – Be careful
passing through restricted passages (e.g.
doors).
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LL
L
WARNING:
Risk of burns – Be careful
when driving in hot or cold environments
(sunshine, extreme cold, saunas, etc.) for a
sufficient amount of time and when
touching - Surfaces can assume the
environment temperatures.
Riding by yourself:
1. Release the brakes.
2. Place the backward / forward lever in the
desired direction (place "completely" to the
front, wheelchair move forwards, place
"completely" to the back, wheelchair move
backwards).
3. Take the steering handgrip to drive with your
wheelchair. If the backward / forward lever is
not completely placed in the desired direction,
the wheelchair move not when pushing / pulling
on the steering handgrip .
4. Move the steering handgrip alternately
forward and backward to ride in a straight
direction with the wheelchair.
1 = Cross
2 = Handgrips (pushing)
3 = Backrest
4 = Armpads
5 = Armrests
6 = Driving wheels (Rear wheels)
7 = Brake
8 = Tip cap
9 = Steering wheels (Front wheels)
10 = Seat
11 = Footrests
12 = Footplates
13 = Stopping wheel
14 = Handgrip (steering)
15 = Backward / Forward lever
