Features

A 1:2 gear ratio transmission with forward and reverse gears inside the Wijit's hub. The lever is used to propel the wheelchair instead of the push-rim. The combination of the lever drive and the internal gearing reduces the force required to move your wheelchair; making it much easier to do everyday tasks. Some of the benefits gained by using the Wijit DBS include:

• Multiplies user's pushing power to the wheels by a factor of more than 50%
• Reduces the number of times you have to push the wheels each day by a factor of 2 to 3
• Independence and the ability to ascend ramps, roll over thresholds, thick carpets, gravel driveways, and dirt paths with ease
• Increased mobility and ease of use equals a more active lifestyle; promoting cardiovascular health, muscle strength and freedom to roam as you please

By simply pulling in on the lever handles, the user's leveraged force is applied the Wijit's built-in braking system – allowing them to easily stop and steer their wheelchair, all while their hands remain safely on the lever's handle grips. With the user's hands always on the lever handles, friction burns, torn gloves, and dirty, callused hands are a thing of the past.

Below is a list of some of the great benefits gained by using the Wijit's braking system:

• Maximum control of braking and steering without touching the wheels or push-rims
• Eliminates friction burns, wrist strain and filthy hands
• Superior braking and steering control for every mobility requirement
• Safe control while going down ramps, hills, and inclines
• User stays upright, maintaining better posture and back support

To shift between forward, neutral and reverse, the user rotates the Shift Paddle above the Handle Grip at the top of the Lever. The Shift Paddle was specifically designed for ease of use by those with impaired hand function. The Shift Paddles can be shifted into reverse, to back onto lifts and elevators or for general maneuvering around your home. With one Shift Paddle in forward, and the other in reverse, you can literally turn in place. All shifting and subsequent maneuvering is done while the user's hands stay comfortably on the lever handles. The following is a quick summary of some of the Paddle Shifter’s main benefits:

• Easily shift between forward, neutral & reverse
• All shifting and subsequent manuevers are hands-free – hands remain on lever handles
• Shifting both levers into reverse allows backing into places with power and control
• Shifting both levers into neutral allows wheelchair to be pushed – or to use push rims
• Spin in place: shift one lever into forward; the other into reverse

Once installed, a quick release button located in the center of the Wijit's hub makes it easy to both remove and reattach the wheels. The quick release button requires a firm push to activate the release of the Wijit wheel assembly. While pushing and holding the quick-release button, firmly pull the Wijit out of its axle receiver housing (this process could require the wheelchair to be lifted up, turned on its side, or tilted to some degree to allow removal). Once removed, the wheelchair and Wijit wheels can be easily stored or transported. In some cases, depending on the original wheels’ axle length, the wheelchair's wheels can still be interchanged with the Wijit wheels. When ready, the Wijit wheels can be reattached, by firmly pushing and holding the quick-release button while inserting the Wijit's axle back into the axle housing. The following is a quick list of some of the Wijit's quick-release benefits:

• Easy removal of the Wijit wheels for transport
• With Wijit wheels removed, original wheels can be used (on most wheelchairs)
• The Wijit wheels can be quickly reattached

The Wijit DBS fits most of the standard manual wheelchairs on the market today by using our proprietary chair-specific Fit Kits. Check our Wheelchair Compatibility Chart in our Purchasing section to check if your wheelchair is compatible with the Wijit DBS.