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- Page 1 Excel 100 basic Technical © 2008 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD., Corunna House Business Centre, 42-44 Ousegate, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NH Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com ~ 1 ~...
- Page 2 You have just bought 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 can also be easily upgraded.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Excel 100 basic Technical Contents IDENTIFICATION ................................ 4 GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR WHEELCHAIR ................5 ..........................5 OMPONENTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR ............5 ENERAL EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR SAFETY REGULATIONS .............................. 6 ............................6 ENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS .............................. -
Page 4: Identification
5. Model Name The model name of your wheelchair starts Excel with the mark name. The mark name Excel, followed by three figures and an additional model description forms the model name of your wheelchair. -
Page 5: General Explanation Concerning Your Wheelchair
The type you own is stated on the frame label; after the numbers behind brand name EXCEL, there is a capital S (stating a self propel) or the capitals ST (stating a transit wheelchair). Your wheelchair is a product falling into the medical equipment and is not a standard consumer product. -
Page 6: Safety 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 wheelchair 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 Excel wheelchair is not used correctly, dangerous situations may occur. - Page 7 Excel 100 basic Technical A ‘wheelie’ is extremely dangerous to the user and will cause serious damage to the wheelchair Never connect anything to the wheels, this may cause damage to the chair and also effect the balance of the chair and may injure the user;...
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Page 8: Instructions For Use
Excel 100 basic Technical 4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 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. -
Page 9: Taking Pavements And Unequal Surfaces
Excel 100 basic Technical Reaching / bending sideward Manoeuvre the chair as close as possible to the object you want to reach; Ensure that the front wheels are fully turned to the front. If not, go forwards and then backwards to turn the wheels fully to the front;... -
Page 10: Going Up And Down Ramps
Excel 100 basic Technical If you alone on the pavement wish to go up, you should move your weight as far forward as possible by bending forward. Then you must provide a so-called 'Wheelie', to get the front wheels on to the curb, to allow you to climb the curb (see Figure 3, under the heading "Warnings for safe use). - Page 11 Do not use the wheel brakes during the descent. The wheel brakes are designed for static braking of the rear wheels whilst stationary. Avoid changing direction as you descend. Despite that your EXCEL ® wheelchair is designed for balance and control, a change of direction on the slope and change the balance will cause instability.
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Page 12: Going Up And Down Stairs
Excel 100 basic Technical Going up and down stairs Stairs are one of the largest obstacles for wheelchair users. However, with a little help from others it is possible to climb up and downstairs when a wheelchair lift is not available. You must be aware of the rather heavy weight to be placed. -
Page 13: Instructions For Use And Opportunities In Your Wheelchair
In this chapter we will explore all the possibilities that you have with your wheelchair. All options will be discussed, but all use instructions such as the removal of the footrest. Your wheelchair is an Excel 100 Basic Compact ®. All these detailed models are available in self propel and transit wheel versions, see Section 2.2 for further explanation on this. -
Page 14: Opening And Closing The Wheelchair
Excel 100 basic Technical Opening and closing the wheelchair Opening the wheelchair From the folded position stand to the side of the wheelchair. Hold the armrest of the side closest to you, and tilt the wheelchair slightly towards you. Push the seat side tubes downwards, this will unfold the wheelchair. -
Page 15: Using The Elevating Leg Support
Excel 100 basic Technical Swing the footrests 90 ˚ to the outside of your wheelchair and pull the complete footrest straight up from the mounting tube Replacing the footrest back on your wheelchair Attach your folded footrest back to the frame at an angle of 90° swung outwards Turn the footrest so that it is parallel with your frame, as shown in Figure 5 You should hear a click. -
Page 16: Using The Calf Plate
Excel 100 basic Technical Setting height of the elevating legrest(s) Turn the black button on the elevating legrest, see Figure 12 Select the desired height, make sure the holes in the top two tubes are together and turn the black button... -
Page 17: Using The Wheelchair Brake
Excel 100 basic Technical Setting angle of the calf plate Hold the calf plate on the inside and by moving up and down, find the correct angle, see figure 15 If the calf plate is too stiff to move then you can use the supplied wrench (No. 6) to loosen. Once you have... -
Page 18: Using The Armrest
Excel 100 basic Technical You can now hide the black lever away, draw upwards and push backwards Using drum brakes Sometimes a wheelchair will be fitted with drum brakes which can be found on the push handles of the wheelchair Squeeze the lever toward the black push handle to brake, see figure 25. -
Page 19: Potential Uses And Functions Of The Back Of The Wheelchair
Excel 100 basic Technical Potential uses and functions of the back of the wheelchair Folding down the backrest of the wheelchair. You can fold down the back of your wheelchair by operating the lever at the back of you wheelchair and fold it down. - Page 20 Excel 100 basic Technical 2. Brake Adjustment Adjustment is made to the brake assembly by loosening the Allen key bolt heads that clamp they braking mechanism. DO NOT alter any other fixings on the brake system. The adjustment is made by sliding the brake unit along the frame to the suitable position.
- Page 21 To adjust the backrest angle, remove the fixing nut and bolt then rotate the post to the desired angle, the incremental angles are 90, 95, 100 and 105 degrees. Reattach the fixing nut to secure the angle position. 4. Seat Height and Angle Adjustments 4.1 Seat Height Adjustment...
- Page 22 Excel 100 basic Technical 5. Adjusting the Footplate and Footrest 5.1 Setting height of the foot plate Turn the black button on the footrest independently, see Figure 6 Select the desired height, make sure the holes in the top two tubes together and turn the black button until tight.
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Page 23: Tyre Table
Excel 100 basic Technical 5.10 Tyre table Basic Compact Wheelchair model Rear wheel Tyre size Maximum pressure Tyre size Maximum pressure rear front front tyres rear tyres EXCEL® Self propel 6" X 1 1/4" 2,5 bar / 36 psi 24" x 1 3/8" 4,0 bar / 50 psi ‘Basic Compact’... -
Page 24: Using Accessories And Other Options On Your Wheelchair
Excel 100 basic Technical 5.11 Using accessories and other options on your wheelchair The seat cushion (optional) Your wheelchair is equipped with a 5 cm thick, nylon seat cushion. This seat cushion is equipped with an anti-skid layer, see figure 39. You need the seat cushion with the anti-slip side down on your wheelchair to make sure it doesn’t move. -
Page 25: Transport And Transit In Car
6. TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT IN CAR Your Excel wheelchair is designed to be easily transported by car. Your wheelchair is foldable so the total width is limited to an average measure of 20 cm. Further your wheelchair is equipped with swing away detachable footrests. -
Page 26: Tyres
Excel 100 basic Technical Tyres Examine tyres periodically for wear and replace them as needed. Pneumatic tyres should be checked weekly for correct tyre pressure, which is recommended on the tyre, with a standard car or bicycle tyre pressure gauge. If tyres do not have equal pressure, the chair will seem to pull to the side of the tyre with less pressure. -
Page 27: Upholstery
Van Os Medical UK Ltd direct. 8. PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SOLUTIONS Your Excel 200 ‘G5 Basic’ 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. -
Page 28: Warranty
This warranty is only granted to the consumer and is not intended to be used commercially (like hiring or institutional use) and could not be changed in any way. The warranty is limited to defects to materials and possible hidden shortages. VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd guarantees the following components on your EXCEL® wheelchair: COMPONENT... - Page 29 Excel 100 basic Technical In normal circumstances no responsibility is accepted when the wheelchair needs replacement or repair as a direct result from: Not maintaining the wheelchair and parts according to the recommendations of the manufacturer, or not using the specific original parts.
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Page 30: Service And Maintenance
Excel 100 basic Technical SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 10.1 General Maintenance instructions Your wheelchair needs periodical maintenance. This is necessary for a long lifetime and an optimal use comfort of your wheelchair. A badly maintained wheelchair will give more technical problems, turn less flexible and fall out the warranty terms. -
Page 31: Service Checklist
Excel 100 basic Technical 10.2 Service checklist For optimal life your wheelchair should be periodically maintained by an authorized dealer. Service Schedule Service interval: ........ Service number Wheels: for example: play, wear bearings, adjust quick-release Tyres Hand rims: for example: wear and burrs...
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