Introduc On; Bw500 Descrip On; Bw500 Features - Decathlon BW500 Modo De Empleo

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Introduc on

BW500 is a wheelchair designed to meet the needs of adult and teen basketball players. Made with a
lightweight aluminium alloy, it offers a wide range of adjustments, meaning it can be configured in line with the
athletes' needs and the requirements of their various pathologies. Plus, it means it can accompany them as
they develop and progress in their sport, from leisure to compe
following standards:
ISO 7176-8 (test model 120 kg)
ISO 7176-16
You must NOT use wheelchairs and their elements incorrectly or for uses other than those indicated
in this manual.
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BW500 Descrip on

The BW500 basketball wheelchair is characterised by its frame which divides into two sec ons: A lower frame
or base, and an upper frame or seat. The base determines the geometry of the wheelchair's footprint, the seat
and the a achment of the drive wheels, the small direc ng front wheels and the rear an - p wheels. It also
houses the front guard and its adjustments.
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BW500 Features

Aluminium alloy frame.
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Two D 72 mm height-adjustable an - p wheels.
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Predefined camber: 18°
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Drive wheels: 24", 26" or 28"
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High-pressure wheel diameter: 24"x1 (25-540 mm), 26" x1 (25-559 mm) or 28"x1 (700-23C)
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Titanium push ring
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Titanium push ring diameter: 24" (515 mm), 26" (570 mm), 28" (600 mm)
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● Swivelling front wheels diameter 72mm, width 23.5mm
Selectable seat width:
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Seat depth: 340, 360, 380, 400, 420 mm adjustable
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Axle/backrest distance: from 60 to 210 mm adjustable in 10 mm steps
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Backrest height: 250, 270, 290, 310, 330, 350, 370, 390 mm adjustable
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Backrest incline (in rela on to ground): +5° -5°
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Seat front height in rela on to ground: 480, 500, 520, 530 mm adjustable
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Seat rear height in rela on to ground: from 340 to 530 mm (24"), from 480 to 530 mm (26" and 28")
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adjustable in 10 mm steps
300, 320, 340, 360 mm (24"); 340, 360, 380, 400 mm (26" and 28")
ons. The wheelchair complies with the
1. Backrest
2. Seat
3. Side guards
4. Hand grip
5. Footrest
6. Front guard
7. An - p wheels
8. Front wheel sockets
RW Rear wheels
FC
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Front wheels