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Introduc on
The FW500 is a wheelchair designed to meet the requirements of adults and young people learning fencing on
indoor pistes. Made with a lightweight aluminium alloy, it offers a wide range of adjustments allowing it to
respond to the athletes' needs and the requirements of their various pathologies. Addi onally, it means it can
accompany them as they develop and progress in their sport, from leisure to compe
complies with the 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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FW500 Descrip on
The FW500 fencing wheelchair features a fixed frame with a large convenient handle on the side of the
non-sword arm as well as parking brakes. The height and posi on (right or le ) of the handle, the height of the
backrest and the distance between the seat and the footrest are adjustable.
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FW500 Features
Aluminium alloy frame
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Rim height of sword arm: 80 mm
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Rim height of non-sword arm: 200 mm
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Handle height: 220 mm from the seat (adjustable from 220 to 250 mm)
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Handle depth: 120 mm
An -displacement front bows on the fencing piste
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Camber: 2°
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Rear wheels: 25''
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Aluminium push ramp
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Diameter of road rings for 25" (530 mm)
Front swivel wheels: D 125 mm
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Selectable seat width: 400 x 460 mm
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Seat depth: 400 mm (adjustable from 400 to 420 mm)
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Distance hub/backrest: 90 mm
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Backrest height: 250, 270, 290, 310, 330, 350, 370, 390 mm adjustable
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Backrest angle rela ve to the ground: 91°
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Seat front height in rela on to ground: 530 mm
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Rear seat height from the ground: 530 mm
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Seat angle: 1° fixed
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Leg angle rela ve to the seat: 83° fixed
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Aluminium backrest
Polyurethane cushion 75 sh., H 100 mm (prof.. 400 mm) not an -sores.
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Thigh a achment strap: length 1800 mm (L 460 mm) or 1600 mm (L 400 mm) e h 80 mm
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Shin strap: h 50mm
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Dimensions:
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Total width: min 630 mm, max 690 mm [700 mm ]**
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Total length: min 860 mm, max 870 mm [1200 mm]**
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Total height: min 810, max 940 mm [1200 mm]**
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PIVOT width: min 1260 mm, max 1380 mm [1300 mm] **
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Turning diameter: min 630 mm, max 690 mm [1000 mm] **
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** Note: Some dimension measurements may be greater than the measurements set out in
the EN ISO 12183 regula on [xxx mm]. In some cases, it may be difficult or impossible to
use emergency exits provided.
Total weight: min 14.3 max 15 kg
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on. The wheelchair