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All-Terrain Power Wheelchair.


Permobil's Trax [TM] all-terrain power wheelchair has rearwheel drive, adjustable automotive-style coil-over rear shocks, large wheels and tires with a rugged tread to maximize traction. The adjustable wheelbase wheel·base  
n.
The distance from the center of the front wheel to that of the rear wheel in a motor vehicle, usually expressed in inches.


wheelbase
Noun
 (manual or electric) can be extended for more stability and helps make downhill travel safer.

Overbuilt o·ver·build  
v. o·ver·built , o·ver·build·ing, o·ver·builds

v.tr.
1. To build over or on top of.

2. To construct more buildings in (an area) than necessary.

3.
 with motors strong enough to maintain a steady speed both up and downhill, the adult version of the Trax has a maximum speed of 9 mph, while the youth version is restricted to 5.5 mph.

Offering power steering power steering
n.
A device driven by the engine of a vehicle that facilitates the turning of the steering wheel by the driver.


power steering
Noun
 with a joystick, the Trax has electronics that can be programmed to meet the user's requirements and is available in three seating choices.

In addition to a choice of leatherette leath·er·ette  
n.
Imitation leather.



[Originally a trademark.]

Noun 1. leatherette - fabric made to look like leather
imitation leather
 or fabric seat covers, Permobil offers optional accessories including rear-view mirror, luggage box or basket, roll bar, crutch crutch (kruch) a staff, ordinarily extending from the armpit to the ground, with a support for the hand and usually also for the arm or axilla; used to support the body in walking.

crutch
n.
 holder, adjustable neck rest, short or long thigh rest, four pointbelt, belt with quick-release lock, self-adjusting belt, running-time meter and battery charger.
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Title Annotation:Permobil's Trax all-terrain power wheelchair
Publication:Nursing Homes
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Oct 1, 2001
Words:153
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