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Summary of Contents for Van Os EXCEL
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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual Excel G6 ‘High Active’ Read instructions before use... - Page 2 General information You have just purchased a Van Os Medical UK Ltd wheelchair and we want to thank you for the confidence in our EXCEL® products. The EXCEL® wheelchair is a quality product. It is adjustable in many different ways and it can also be easily upgraded.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
9.2 W ..................................22 ARRANTY DEFINITION SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ............................23 10.1 G ............................23 ENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 10.2 S ..................................24 ERVICE CHECKLIST © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com ~ 2 ~... -
Page 4: Identification
This number indicates which model of wheelchair you have, again this is always required when making technical calls. 5. Model name The model name of your wheelchair starts with the brand name Excel. The brand name Excel is followed by an additional model description that forms the model name of your wheelchair. -
Page 5: General Explanation Concerning Your Wheelchair
Your wheelchair is a product falling into the medical equipment and is not a standard consumer product. You must follow this manual completely to ensure good, optimal and safe use of your wheelchair. © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com... -
Page 6: Safety Regulations
Periodical inspection, correct adjustment of your wheelchair and timely replacement of damaged and worn parts will result in use for years without any problems. A qualified Van Os Medical UK Ltd dealer, who will use only Van Os Medical UK Ltd replacement parts, will take care of your wheelchair to ensure a long lifetime. - Page 7 The standard weight capacity has been indicated on your frame label; Unauthorized modification and or use of no Van Os Medical parts will void the warranty of this chair and may lead to injury to the user and damage to the chair.
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Page 8: Instructions For Use
3. Engage the wheel brakes; 4. You can now move towards the target with caution to keep the wheelchair from falling. © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com... -
Page 9: Negotiating Pavements And Unequal Surfaces
Because of this there is a lever effect that tips the wheelchair (see picture 10). © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com... -
Page 10: Going Up And Down Ramps
(Figure 12). If you want to climb a relatively steep slope, we advise you to use the assistance of a supervisor, figure 13. © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com... - Page 11 Overall user manual We recommend you to use anti-tip wheels. They prevent you from tipping the wheelchair over backwards (figure 12). Depending on the model of your Excel wheelchair sometimes these are a standard item and sometimes they are an optional extra.
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Page 12: Going Up And Down Stairs
Warning: Never lift a wheelchair by the push handles, armrests or footrests (picture 16). Always hold a part of the main frame. © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com ~ 11 ~... -
Page 13: 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 an Excel® G6 ‘High Active’ The wheelchair is available in self propel and transit versions, see section 2.2 for further explanation on this. On the cross-frame of your wheelchair you will find a label on which you can find which wheelchair you own. -
Page 14: Use Of The Footplate And Footrest
Also when you have unfolded the wheelchair you need to make sure that, by holding the footplate in the middle and pushing it down, you bring the footplate back in position. Figure 6 © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com... -
Page 15: Using The Wheelchair Brake
Removing the armrest (optional armrest) Get a hold of the arm pad, see figure 10; Pull the arm pad perpendicularly upwards from the wheelchair. © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com... -
Page 16: Using Push Handles
Setting the height of the backrest (explanation of the function, compact) On your wheelchair you have the opportunity to adjust the height of the backrest. As you can not do this yourself we advise you to go to an authorized @ Excel dealer. © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. -
Page 17: Using The Rear Wheels (Tire Table) And Anti-Tip Wheels
When you do not want to use the anti-tip wheel, push the silver buttons and turn the anti-tipper upside down, see figure 46. Figure 15 Figure 16 © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com ~ 16 ~... -
Page 18: Using Accessories And Other Options On Your Wheelchair
Figure 20 © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com... - Page 19 Technical construction file in accordance with Article 9 (Class I products) of the Directive Signature of EU representative: Place : Steenbergen Date : 01 - 02 - 2009 © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com Number : VOS.TCF.G6.0212 ~ 18 ~...
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Page 20: Transport And Transit In Car
Protect your Excel® wheelchair by having it serviced regularly. We strongly advise you to let your wheelchair check at lease 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. -
Page 21: Brakes
Make sure the wheelchair travels in a straight line while moving; 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 Excel® dealer to inspect your wheelchair. -
Page 22: Cleaning
PROBLEM ANALYSIS 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 several common problems that may occur and offers corrective actions for each. -
Page 23: Warranty
However you do need to provide to Van Os Medical a complete filled in warranty registration form or a copy of the bill with date of purchase. Without a warranty registration form or a proof of the purchase date the warranty will start at the date when VAN OS MEDICAL sent the invoice to the dealer. -
Page 24: Service And Maintenance
For warranty service, contact your authorised dealer from where you bought your wheelchair. If it occurs that you are not helped to your satisfaction concerning the warranty service, please contact VAN OS MEDICAL in writing. You can find the address on front page of this manual. -
Page 25: Service Checklist
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. Maintenance is not warranty. Your dealer may deviate from the maintenance interval. © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com... - Page 26 www.vanosmedical.com...
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can theback seat cover be replaced
Yes, the backrest cover of the Van Os Excel G-Logic wheelchair can be replaced. A replacement padded seat and backrest canvas is available for purchase.
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