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1. gt Check the upholstery mounting grommets to make sure that they are all correctly aligned and secure E X C E E 22 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 s E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 7 7 Cleaning It is important to clean your wheelchair regularly gt Clean the upholstery chassis and plastic components on the wheelchair regularly with a mild soap and water Never use abrasive cleaners they can damage the varnish Also never use steam or high pressure cleaners Wax the varnish of the chassis regularly Never use solvents abrasive waxes caustic chemicals or spray silicone Dry your wheelchair after cleaning Also dry your wheelchair after you have been using it during a rainstorm Tip You can also use a car shampoo this cleans protects and gives a beautiful gloss to your wheelchair EXOE E 23 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 s E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 8 PROBLEM ANYLYSIS AND SOLUTIONS Your Excel wheelchair is inspected and adjusted so that you can use it immediately Continual use necessitates maintenance especially if the factory set adjustments have been altered The following troubleshooting guide lists severa2. EXCEL vi S AA 2 AE E CY Ae y User Manual Excel G Lite Pro User manual YOU AND OR YOUR ATTENDANT MUST READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE General Information You have just purchased a wheelchair from Van Os Medical UK Ltd We want to thank you for your confidence in our Excel products The wheelchair is a quality product The policy of Van Os Medical UK Ltd is to continuously improve the quality and reliability of our products We reserve the right therefore without proper notification to alter this guide It is important that you read this manual carefully The manual contains important information on the safe use and maintenance of your manual wheelchair We recommend that you keep this manual it is also your proof of warranty and it can come in useful later The safety instructions in this guide are general guidelines that should be seen as broad guidelines Your new wheelchair requires frequent maintenance much of which you can do yourself We want you to take your wheelchair once a year to be inspected by an expert Caution In this guide you will find informative notes and warnings These are clearly identified by the symbols and the appearance of the text Tip Information Warning To avoid personal injury follow the instructions E X C E E 1 02013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax
3. Picture 14 Picture 15 gt Make sure the backrest is straight up before taking place in the wheelchair gt To put the backrest straight up you should follow the above steps in reversed order EXCE 17 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 VAN OS E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 5 9 Use of accessories and other options of your wheelchair The safety belt option Your wheelchair is equipped with a seat belt which you can use the following way gt When you are in the wheelchair you can fasten the belt by clicking the two loose ends together picture 16 gt If the belt is too loose or too tight you can make it more secure by pulling the short loose strap If you wish to loosen the safety belt you should pull the long loose strap picture 17 gt To release the seat belt you press on the black sides to unlock system Picture 16 Picture 17 Use of the backrest pad flip over To remove the backrest pad flip over follow the next step gt Stand behind the wheelchair gt Loosen the top of the backrest pad flip over picture 18 gt Pull the backrest pad flip over from the backrest upholstery picture 19 Picture 18 Picture 19 To replace the backrest pad flip over back on the wheelchair you should follow the above steps in reversed order Make sure that the backrest
4. for aa wear and aa Front forks for example control margin adjustment ball head axle Brakes for example adjustment re adjust control for margins Foot rests for example adjustment line out Frame for example fracture welding seams plastic components Arm rests for example fixation gic arms ein var 7 coating chrome os Seat cushion Upholstery for example adjust straps control Connection material on all components Teflon treatment of all moving parts Checked by initials Inspection date oo oo AO E BN A Service stamp dealer EX X C EL L 29 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 O E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual In practice the usage intensity varies greatly from person to person It may therefore be that in your case the wheelchair requires servicing more or less often than once a year Tip Maintenance is not warranty Your dealer may deviate from the maintenance interval E X C E E 30 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 e 2 E mail salesevanosmedical com Www vanosmedical com CERTIFICATE mace xt Product identification Product Manually propelled wheelchairs Brand Excel Model type G Lite Pro Version Manufacturer Name Van Os Me
5. Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 AAN E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual Preventive maintenance is most important and many of these things you can easily do yourself or a friend or family member can help you We highlight below the maintenance you can do yourself Every week e Check tyre pressure Every month e Check the fold ability of the wheelchair and if the rear wheels are easy to removable e Check upholstery for wear e Check wheel movement front and rear and check turn ability of the wheels e Check if the brakes are working correct Every three months e Check all bolts screws and nuts and tighten if necessary e Check all spokes for tension e Check tyre tread for wear Furthermore we advise you to let your wheelchair check by an authorised dealer every year Make sure you dealer checks the point mentioned by paragraph 10 2 E X C E E 28 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 s E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 10 2 Service checklist For optimal life your wheelchair should be periodically maintained by an authorized dealer Service interval Se rvice Sched u le Service number alzf sla lsle zle o Wheels for example margin wear n adjust quick release Tyres Hand rims
6. UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 Z dc E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 2 In the second method the attendant is already standing on the pavement and makes sure that the wheelchair is positioned with the rear wheels as close to the pavement as possible The user of the wheelchair needs to lean backwards This way the wheelchair will tip backwards and the attendant can pull the chair on the pavement The attendant needs to make sure that the front wheels are on the pavement before he lets the wheelchair down Warnings Do not drive into curbs Going down the pavement The attendant should move the wheelchair forward to the curb Then the user should lean back so the attendant can tilt the wheelchair to find a balance point When the wheelchair is balanced the attendant can move the wheelchair slowly off the curb When the wheelchair is off the pavement the attendant can let the front wheels back onto the ground 4 3 Going up and down ramps Inspect the slope always for risks such as holes or slippery and uneven surfaces before you drive off Warning Do not carry any weight on the back of the wheelchair whilst ascending This changes the balance and increases the chances of tipping backwards You may recall earlier in the manual that you were instructed to ensure the footrests are a minimum 7 cm from the groun
7. e kara a kl da ele a aa al ka a e ala ak ade aaa abd daa nl ak al mi 25 10 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE cccccccccccccccccccccccsccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccceccecccccccccccccccccccceccecceccs 27 TO GENERALMA NTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS seen alaca laa ls all aslan m mal la ala alaca a bd 27 Pa a rak yala an l ayal E dala al aaa iel S anali yel deldi lll ali eee 29 E X C E E 3 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 VANOS E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 1 INDENTIFICATION Your Excel G Lite Pro wheelchair is equipped with a unique serial number You can find this number on the frame of your wheelchair Below is an example of the frame label on which you can find the identification number Furthermore you will find the explanation of the various data stored on the frame label listed below pa S 1 i Exc EL N gt G Lite Pro i AE 7 A Ly 0070070000 il a id travel wheelchair Lichtgewicht reisrolstoel da fi ie 0 jaar 24 maanden luageronderd von garante Zin onderdelen die ondermevig Dyn don dijtage 5 Warranty 10 yeors 24 months parts subject to normal usage weer and tear are exchudad from worrarty Garantie 10 ans 24 mois ha Qorantie excea les pi ces dusuras normal Van Os Medical B V Koperslagerij 3 4651 SK Steenbergen The Netherlands www vanosmedical c
8. should tip the wheelchair until it balances The front attendant should support the wheelchair by holding the side frames The wheelchair should then be slowly guided down each step Warning Never lift a wheelchair by the push handles armrests or footrests Always hold a part of the main frame E X C E E 10 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 s E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR CAN CAUSE BIG RISKS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE FUNCTION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR ADJUSTMENTS MADE BY YOURSELF ARE STRONGLY ADVISED AGAINST AND CARRIED OUT AT YOUR OWN 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS In this chapter we will explore all the possibilities that you have with your wheelchair All setting and user instructions such as the removal of the footrest will be discussed Your wheelchair is a Excel G Lite Pro 5 1 Technical information Excel G Lite Pro Seat width Seat depth Seat height Backrest height Total width Total length Total height Width folded Armrest height Adjustable Weight complete Maximum user weight EXCEL nner VAN OS 40 45 en 50 cm 42 cm 54 cm 42 cm Seat width 15 cm 108 cm incl footrest 95 cm 30 cm 16 cm 12 kg 113 kg O 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escric
9. you as the consumer It is not intended to be used commercially like hiring or institutional use The warranty is limited to defects to materials and possible hidden shortages Van Os Medical UK Ltd offers the following warranty terms COMPONENT A Side frames cross bar NN B Wheels hand brakes front forks arm rests foot rests and all A Y A Y components not stated here under C Upholstered components like seat and back upholstery and rigid arms plastic parts as foot plates coating and rubber parts Tyres and inner tubes Also you can find the warranty periods label on the frame of your wheelchair See also chapter 1 Garantie 10 jaar 24 maanden ultgezonderd van garantie zijn onderdelen die onderhevig zijn aan slijtage Warranty 10 years 24 months parts subject to normal usage wear and tear are excluded from warranty Garantie 10 ans 24 mois la garantie exclue les pi ces d usures normal 9 2 Warranty definition Your manual is also the warranty form fill in the relevant details in and store it carefully Warranty conditions The warranty period commences upon the date of purchase of your wheelchair If within the warranty period your wheelchair will be defect it will be repaired or replaced However you do need to provide to Van Os Medical UK Ltd a complete filled in warranty registration form a copy of the bill with the date of purchase and with the original packaging Without a warranty registration fo
10. 44 0 1904 720398 A E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual Enter the information from your authorized dealer Company Address Telephone number Fax number Emailadress Website EXOE E 2 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 _ oe E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 1 INDENTIFICATION oociceissceissosseesrecsssosecssscosescstsoiescersoceecetetsssiosstosessd stos oses kosee ali daki a aya sucked dani 4 2 GENERAL EXPLANATION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR o ooocccoccccccccccncconcconccncconononccncconccocconcconconocononos 5 2 COMPONENTS OF THE WHEEL AR leal 5 2 2 GENERAL EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR cececcececececcccececscucaseeeecces 6 3 SAFFETY REGULATION Sd cant iene l bla ant wane ne a vaca ea lk dans vane ak wenden las ak 4 6 3 GENERAL SAFER rd ala gali haa ayal le li lin ili Baylan halal lal ileal o a ay yalla 6 LAVAR ES FOR SARE SE A cece crs ot MN e SN Ba a EN an bos 6 4 USER INSTRUCTIONS lim in Sl dn dl Dn i en casio isecite tise te bisere tise udte isesi eal een 7 AL SAP MY sil b SE sam alaz RR 7 4 2 NEGOTIATING PAVEMENTS AND UNEQUAL SURFACES ccccccececscscseccecececececececececececeacacacecececscececececececeasasacaeas 8 4 3 GOING UPAND DOWN RAMPS alsak ici Salla elen lekedir aie A lidir
11. 9 AA GOING UP AND DOWNSTAIRS a deca 10 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccecccces 11 Sek TECHNICAL INFORMATION evaded a mall dali leke elde gk a dale gi ii el EE 11 5 2 UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR el ea la Mi a Ma ad a KMK DA N ld akil 12 DSF SEO MAE POO GRE SI mek sake a ll la aka ii Aaa dacia dll Sline lee Abana AN 13 Sa SEO THE BAE e ike gem ma sille a elinle e lie elle g l zall ani le nede eitim sun ille a alin nl 14 5 5 WSING THE ARIVIRES FS sm la maa alakali anamda aa dia dm aaa akli adli a 15 DO SEV TE REA WHEE Dno za A Na m la la li Na dl aa ie la a 16 e YRE A dl E AE leader o AA O Ov 16 5 8 USE OF THE FOLDING BACKREST maal ed lll laa e be 17 5 9 USE OF ACCESSORIES AND OTHER OPTIONS OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR cccecececccccsccecececececececececececececseeasacecececececees 18 6 TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT IN CAR Q ccccccccccccccccccsccsccscccccccccccccccccccccccccecccccccccccecccccccceccccccccece 20 A A kle 20 A caesar OI 20 7 VMIACENANCE dee 21 AAA O O TAO 21 TAE a dl li 21 740 CROSS RRA ME as ri elk 22 TAREA E E SEIR e e ami 22 7 5 FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT CASTOR FOR e det went 22 FG TOEN AE AN 22 SN O a dy teh a a aa E Eaa a e EEAS 23 8 PROBLEM ANYLYSIS AND SOLUTIONS ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccceccccccccccecccccccccceccoces 24 9 WARRA N Ti omisi n 25 9 1T WARRANTY APPLICATION ua e 25 2 WARRANTY DEFINITION 7 mete
12. D Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 MA NS E mail sales vanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 2 2 General explanation of the function and possibilities of your wheelchair Your wheelchair is foldable and designed so that it is easy to transport Your wheelchair is a medical equipment product and is not a standard consumer product You must follow this manual completely to ensure good optimal and safe use of your wheelchair 3 SAFFETY REGULATIONS Van Os Medical UK Ltd specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with laws or ordinances If used correctly the Excel G lite PRO is an utmost safe and stable product if the instructions for use as described in this manual are followed However it is possible when the wheelchair is not used correctly dangerous situations may occur 3 1 General safety Protect your Excel wheelchair by checking it regularly When a part of your wheelchair is not functioning properly a dangerous situation could occur Warning You must keep your wheelchair in a good state to guarantee safe use 3 2 Warnings for safe use Warnings Disobey the instructions which are described in this manual may result in damage to the wheelchair or body injuries to the user Avoid using your wheelchair on roads Use pavements if possible Do not use your wheelchair on sand rough area wet and slippe
13. ax 44 0 1904 720398 E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 5 6 Use of the rear wheel Removing the rear wheel The rear wheels of the wheelchair are removable by using the quick release system gt Stand next to the wheelchair gt Tilt the wheelchair away from you gt Press the black button in the middle of the rear wheel picture 12 and 13 and pull the rear wheel towards you Picture 12 Picture 13 To replace the rear wheel you should follow the above steps in reversed order Check if the wheels are correctly locked before using the wheelchair 5 7 Tyres table Model Type wheelchair Size tyres Front Size tyres Rear wheelchair Excel G Lite Pro Self propel 7 x 1 PU 24 x 1 PU Excel G Lite Pro Transit 7 x 1 PU 12 x 2 PU E xX CE I 16 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 MA DESS E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 5 8 Use of the folding backrest The folding backrest To lower the height of the wheelchair for transporting you can fold down the backrest in the following way gt Stand behind the wheelchair gt Squeeze both black levers at the back of the wheelchair picture 14 at the same time to fold down the backrest gt The folding mechanism is now unlocked you can fold down the backrest see picture 15
14. chapter 5 Instructions for use and mounting options 7 2 Brakes Before you can check the brakes you need to make sure the tyre pressure is correct see chapter 5 11 Inspect both brakes for sharp rims If there are sharp rims on the brakes we advise you to replace them Ensure that all the parts of the brake are in the right position and fastened secure gt Make sure that the mechanism is functioning smoothly If it is not functioning smoothly put some oil at turning points with one or two drips of WD40 oil or Teflon Remove surplus oil and dirt gt Make sure the brakes do not come into contact with the wheels as you are moving EXOE E 21 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 VANOS E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 7 3 Cross frame The cross frame of the wheelchair has to be in a good condition The cross frame is the basic of your wheelchair gt Make sure the wheelchair can easily be fold and unfold gt Make sure the wheelchair travels in a straight line while moving gt Make sure the cross frame is not bent and shows no wear signs When one of the exceptions noted above occurs please contact a qualified Van Os Medical UK Ltd dealer 7 4 Rear wheels A good adjustment of the rear wheels improves the stability of the wheelchair gt Make sure that the wheels can move free
15. d One reason for this is that when you are descending a slope you need a minimum of this amount of clearance in order to ensure the footplates do not catch the end of the slope E X C E E 9 02013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 AAN E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 4 4 Going up and down stairs Stairs are one of the largest obstacles for wheelchair users However with a little help from 2 attendants it is possible to climb up and down the stairs Assessment of the weight that has to be moved should be undertaken by the attendants prior to this manoeuvre Going up the stairs You need to go up the stairs backwards One attendant at the front and one attendant at the back The attendant at the back grabs the push handles and let the wheelchair tip backwards until it is in balance When the wheels are in balance the attendant at the front needs to grab the side frames You are now in position to climb the stairs The attendant on the front pushes the side frames up until they are above the first step and the attendant at the back makes the first step on the stairs Repeat this technique until the last step of the stair You can let the front castors down when the attendant at the front has taken the last step Going downstairs To go downstairs the wheelchair should be facing forwards The rear attendant
16. dical B V Address Koperslagerij 3 4651 SK Steenbergen Country The Netherlands EU Representative Name W van Os Address Koperslagerij 3 4651 SK Steenbergen Country The Netherlands Function Director Technical constructed file Prepared by Name J M J Brouwer BBA Function Research Development Issue date 01 04 2013 TCF date 01 04 2013 Recertification date Means of conformity The product is in conformity with Directive 93 42 EEC based on the use of a Technical construction file in accordance with Article 9 Class products of the Directive Signature of EU representative Place Steenbergen Date 01 04 2013 Number VOS TCF EX 0337 QS EXCEL
17. e being transported Tip The backrest can be folded to lower the height of the wheelchair for transport EXOE E 20 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 VANOS E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 7 MAITENANCE Protect your Excel wheelchair by having it checked regularly We strongly advise you to have your wheelchair check at least once a year by a qualified Excel dealer who will only use Excel spare parts This periodic inspection will ensure you that the wheelchair will function perfectly for years There are a lot of things you can do yourself to keep your wheelchair in optimum condition If you regularly check the wheelchair and perform small maintenance this will extend the lifetime and increase the ease of use 7 1 Tyres Examine tyres periodically for wear and replace them as needed PU tyres PU tyres polyurethane either leak proof tyres are more used on wheelchairs They can be reconnised by missing the valve The advantage that they do not need to be pumped up and can not be punctured The same as AIR tyres the PU tyres can wear out Check periodically to see if the tread is still deep enough Warning When tyres are not fully inflated this may cause bad functioning of the brakes and make the chair move when not intended Tip For the maximum tyre pressure we direct you to
18. eelchairs specifications Warning Van Os Medical UK Ltd cannot be liable for any consequent or individual damage whatsoever While this manual is created with care it is not exclusive If you are going to use the wheelchair not in accordance with the guidelines in this manual you need to consult with an authorized Van Os Medical UK Ltd dealer The warranty is only valid during the indicated period and only valid in the United Kingdom If adjustments are made to the wheelchair who have structural impact on the product the warranty will expire completely U can contact Van Os Medical UK Ltd for an enlarged warranty and supply conditions and a address list of authorized dealers For warranty service contact your authorised dealer from where you have bought your wheelchair If it occurs that you are not helped to your satisfaction concerning the warranty service please contact Van Os Medical UK Ltd in writing You can find the address on front page of this manual 10 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 10 1 General maintenance instructions Your wheelchair needs periodical maintenance This is necessary for a long lifetime and an optimal users comfort of your wheelchair A badly maintained wheelchair will give more technical problems turn less flexible and falls out the warranty terms Tip In chapter 7 you will also find extensive information on the maintenance of your wheelchair E X C E E 27 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House
19. h is limited to an average measure of 20 cm Further your wheelchair is equipped with swing away and detachable footrests At the same time the wheelchair is standard equipped with swing away and removable foot or leg rests At the same time some wheelchairs can be equipped with a couple of size decreasing accessories like detachable rear wheels 6 1 De assembly Remove the foot or leg rests on the front side of your wheelchair see chapter 5 Instructions for use and mounting options 1 Fold the wheelchair Stand next to the wheelchair Grab the seating at the front and rear side in the middle and pull at the same time straight up Tilt the wheelchair to the side and puss both side together to complete the folding 2 When needed in lack of space and the rear wheel must be removed please see chapter 5 Instructions for use and mounting options 6 2 Assembly If the rear wheels are removed you will have to place them back first Please see chapter 5 Instructions for use and mounting options 1 When needed to replace the rear wheels Please see chapter 5 Instructions for use and mounting options 2 Go stand next to the wheelchair tilt the wheelchair a bit towards you and push the seat tube down The wheelchair will un fold Go stand before the wheelchair and push again on the two seat tubes to ensure that they are directly on the frame This is confirmed by flat seat upholstery Warning Never sit in you wheelchair whil
20. h your physical therapist However if you have sufficient body strength and you want to transfer to and from the wheelchair can you best do this in the following manner To get out of the wheelchair First of all you must make sure that your wheelchair stands as closely as possible to the place of where you wish to transfer to Put the castors forward and engage the brakes Swing away the footplates and place your feet on the ground You are now in position to carry out the operation Shift your weight to the front of the chair you can use the armrests as a support and move yourself to the place where you wish to transfer to If necessary you can use a transfer board To get in To get in your wheelchair you need to do the same things as when you want to get out of the wheelchair only in reversed order Reaching We strongly recommend that you seek the help of an attendant to pick something up for you 4 2 Negotiating pavements and unequal surfaces Going up the pavement The attendant can help you in two different ways however we advise you to do it the first way 1 In the first method for going up a pavement you and the attendant reach to pavement facing forward The attendant must pull the push handles towards him and place his foot on the stepper see 82 1 When the attendant is performing both procedures at the same time there will be a leverage effect that tips the wheelchair figure 2 E X E i i 8 02013 VAN OS MEDICAL
21. ht Tighten the allen firmly Make sure the footplate is in place and that the length is equal on both sides vVvv yyy Picture 7 5 4 Use of the brake Activate the brake gt Grasp the black handle of the brake gt Push the lever forward picture 8 gt When you hear a click this confirms that the brake is activated Picture 8 Picture 9 De activate the brake gt Grasp the black handle of the brake gt Pull the handle towards you to de activate the brake picture 9 E gt CE i o 14 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 lt vi E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 5 5 Using the armrests Adjusting the height of the armrest Push the knob to unlock the armrest picture 10 and 11 Move the armrest up or downwards to the desired height Release the knob to lock the armrest Check if the arm pad is correctly locked by moving it up or downwards when the arm pad can not be moved it is locked correctly y Y y y Picture 10 Picture 11 Warning When you are not driving in the wheelchair you can fold down the arm pads While driving the wheelchair we strongly advice you to the place the armrest in the highest position E gt CE i o 15 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 F
22. k York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 5 2 Unfolding and folding the wheelchair Unfolding the wheelchair Make sure you stand next to the wheelchair Grab both seat tubes and move them apart Push both seat tubes downwards so that the wheelchair will unfold picture 1 Go to the front of the wheelchair and push the seat tubes in place of the side frame Check if the seat tubes are directly on the side frame and if the seat upholstery is flat Replace the seat pad backrest pad and footrests back fold down the footplates You can now use the wheelchair y y y y Warning Make sure that the extended backrest upholstery is attached to the seat upholstery before using the wheelchair Folding the wheelchair Fold away the footplates and remove the footrests Remove the seat pad and backrest pad Make sure you stand next to the wheelchair Place one hand at the front in the middle of the seat upholstery and one hand at the rear side in the middle of the seat upholstery Pull the seat upholstery straight up see picture 2 y y y y Picture 1 Picture 2 Warning Make sure the extended backrest upholstery and the seat upholstery is loosen before folding the wheelchair E X E i i 12 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 e
23. l common problems that may occur and offers corrective actions for each Tip We recommend the use of only Excel replacement parts If you do not use original Excel parts the warranty will be expired POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CORRECT SOLUTION Check if all nuts and bolts are tightly stuck See paragraph 5 9 Rear wheels and or castors may be adjusted improperly Make E on N _ Q vu gt r LU Y lt sure that both rear wheels and castor are mounted in identical positions v Check ifthe bearings are notworn v v v vw Castor forks may be adjusted improperly Make sure they are adjusted properly Tip If you have problems that cannot be solved with the troubleshooting table we advise you to contact a qualified Van Os Medical UK Ltd dealer NN The wheelchair moves to heav si Looseness in chair ek Squeaks rattles Swf lt Sluggish turning E X C E E 24 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 AAN E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 9 WARRANTY 9 1 Warranty application Together with your wheelchair you get the factory warranty However it is possible that your dealer offers a supplementary warranty This manual only handles the factory warranty as given by Van Os Medical UK Ltd This warranty is only granted to
24. ly without touching anything gt Make sure there is no margin on the rear wheels A good adjustment of the rear wheels improves the stability of the wheelchair Also it will allow you to use less energy to move the wheelchair gt Make sure that the wheels can move freely without touching anything gt Make sure there is no margin on the rear wheels When one of the exceptions noted above occurs or if an adjustment is necessary it is recommended to do this through a qualified Van Os Medical UK Ltd dealer 7 5 Front wheel and front castor fork The front wheel and front fork must move and turn freely to ensure a smooth ride gt Make sure the nut of the front fork is not too loose or too tight When the nut is too loose the wheels will rotate but the ride will be uncomfortable If the nut is too tight the chair will be difficult to steer because of the bearings getting pushed so the balls can not move freely When the nut is correct in place the front wheel will stop slowly gt Make sure the front castor shows no wear signs When one of the exceptions noted above occurs or if an adjustment is necessary it is recommended to do this through a qualified Van Os Medical UK Ltd dealer 7 6 Upholstery It is important to check the lining of your wheelchair regularly Torn or worn upholstery can no longer support human weight and this can create dangerous situations gt Check the textile coating for holes cracks and worn spots
25. n a stable flat surface and engage the brakes before transferring to or from the wheelchair Unauthorized modification and or use of parts not supplied by Van Os Medical UK Ltd will invalidate the warranty of this wheelchair and may lead to injury to the user and or damage to the wheelchair 4 USER INSTRUCTIONS You will have to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair It is most important to learn the safest methods to develop the daily activities in accordance to your life style Consult your medical advisor or therapist for assistance by developing safe and effective techniques for your daily activities and your physical possibilities 4 1 Safety tips Daily operations such as getting off the wheelchair reaching and bending in the wheelchair will cause a change of weight distribution and in the center of gravity of you and your wheelchair You will need to perform these movements and techniques as described below E X C E i 7 02013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 VAN O E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual Transferring Transferring in a wheelchair is a difficult manoeuvre Consult your physical therapist for assistance in developing your individual technique The possibilities you have for making a transfer are depending on your physical characteristics We advise you to discuss this first wit
26. om 1 Serial number Every wheelchair has its own unique serial number You must have this number when making technical requests or if warranty parts are required for your wheelchair 2 Maximum user weight The largest occupant weight allowed for protection of wheelchair and the user 3 Production date Production date of your wheelchair 4 Type number This number indicates which model of wheelchair you have again this is always required when making technical calls 5 Warranty This is the warranty period of your wheelchair Chapter 9 describes your warranty terms and conditions in more detail 6 Description Description of the design of your wheelchair 7 Model name The model name of your wheelchair E gt C CE i o 4 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 lt ds E mail sales vanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 2 GENERAL EXPLANATION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR 2 1 Components of the wheelchair DT Backrest pad flip over 9 Frontcastor Heel strap A Rear el 78 Front wheel 16 Push handle Your wheelchair is equipped with a number of elements and parts You should know these before continue reading this manual Designs and specifications may change without prior notice E gt CE i o 5 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6F
27. pad flip over is placed tightly onto the backrest upholstery E gt CE i o 18 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 MA NS E mail sales vanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual Use of the storage bag On the rear side of the backrest upholstery you willfind a storage bag To open the storage bag place your hand under the closure and move it upwards picture 20 2 Picture 20 Picture 21 To close the storage bag press down the closure against the Velcro picture 21 Use of the seat pad flip on To remove the seat pad flip on follow the below steps gt Stand in front of the wheelchair gt Loosen the front side of the seat pad flip on picture 22 gt Pull the seat pad flip on from the seat upholstery picture 23 Pua Picture 22 Picture 23 To replace the seat pad flip on back on the wheelchair you should follow the above steps in reversed order Make sure that the seat pad flip on is placed tightly onto the seat upholstery EXCE 19 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 MA NS E mail sales vanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 6 TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT IN CAR Your Excel wheelchair is designed to be easily transported by car Your wheelchair is foldable so the total widt
28. pholstery tyres inner tubes and similar kinds of parts The warranty conditions above describe all wheelchair parts and are applied for the models bought at the normal end user price Under normal circumstances Van Os Medical UK Ltd accepted no responsibility when the wheelchair needs replacement or repairs as a direct result from 1 Not maintaining the wheelchair and parts according to the recommendations of the manufacturer or not using the specific original parts 2 Damaging the wheelchair or parts by inattentive use accident or wrong use 3 Adjusting the wheelchair or parts different from the specifications of the manufacturer or reparations done before the service agent is warned 4 If the product is not equipped with an original factory frame number and identification label as described in the manual see chapter 1 E X C E E 26 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 s E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual The wheelchair that is described and showed in this manual can differ from your own model in details However all instructions are relevant independent of slightly different details We reserve the right to change the product in this manual without further notice All drawings measures and capacities showed in this manual are approximations and may be slightly different to your wh
29. rm or a proof of the purchase date the warranty will start at the date when Van Os Medical UK Ltd sent the invoice to the dealer E X C E E 25 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 Sd ds E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual Repairs and replacement must be performed by an authorized Van Os Medical UK Ltd service agent To qualify for the warranty your wheelchair must require the care standards Furthermore if a problem occurs you need to fully inform the Van Os Medical UK Ltd service agent immediately If you use the wheelchair outside the designated area of the Van Os Medical UK Ltd service agent you can repair your wheelchair by any other by the factory approved service agent When parts of the wheelchair within 24 months after the commence date needs reparation or replacement as a result of a manufactory or material error and the wheelchair is with its first owner the part or parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge This warranty does not include any labour charges incurred by replacements Tip This warranty is not transferrable Replaced or repaired parts fall under the same warranty conditions as the original wheelchair Worn parts are normally not guaranteed unless these parts are worn as a direct result of an original manufacturer defect These parts are for example u
30. ry surfaces or surfaces with little grip Do not use the wheelchair when it is broken or is not functioning correctly This model of wheelchair is not suitable for use as a seat in a motor vehicle The wheelchair could fail in a vehicle impact leading to injury of the wheelchair occupant or others Do not lean over the back of the wheelchair This can result in tipping over the wheelchair Before leaning or reaching forward push your bottom to the back of the chair and face the castors forwards Do not drive into curbs yy yy y E X C E E 6 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 AS E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual Before leaning forwards place yourself against the backrest and make sure that the front wheels are facing forward Never connect anything to the wheels this may cause damage to the wheelchair and effects the balance of the wheelchair and may also injure the user Engage the brakes when you are in or on a lift and when you want to get off The maximum weight capacity has been indicated on your wheelchair frame label For suitable protection of potential obstruction the footrests should be a minimum of 7 cm clear of the ground y y Figure 1 Do not stand on the footrests this will cause the wheelchair to tip over and injure the user figure 1 Place the wheelchair o
31. s E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual 5 3 Use of the footrest Folding the footplate away gt Goto the front of the wheelchair and get a hold of the front of the footplate picture 3 3 Fold the footplate in the direction of the footrest picture 4 Picture 3 Picture 4 Removing the footrest from the wheelchair gt Stand in front of the wheelchair gt Pull the control lever upwards picture 5 You can now swing the footrest inwards or outwards gt Swing the footrests 90 away to the outside of your wheelchair and pull the complete footrest straight upwards from the fixation points picture 6 Picture 5 Picture 6 Placing the footrest back on your wheelchair gt Stand in front of the wheelchair gt Place the footrest with an angle of 90 back on the wheelchair picture 5 gt Swing away the footrest to the front until you hear a click This click confirms that the footrest is in position gt Check if the footrest is placed correctly E xX C E I i 13 2013 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick York Y019 6FD Tel 44 0 1904 720170 Fax 44 0 1904 720398 e E mail salesevanosmedical com www vanosmedical com User manual Adjusting the height of the footrest Remove the footrest from the wheelchair Turn the footrest with the back side towards you Loosen the allen picture 7 Move the footrest tube up and down to the desired heig
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