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You have just purchased a Van Os Medical B.V. scooter and we want to thank you for the confidence in our EXCEL® products. The scooter is a quality product. The main purpose of the scooter is to remedy your mobility problems.
5 3.2. Warnings for safe use p. 5 Practice before operating p. 7 4.1. Getting in and out the Excel Yoga p. 7 4.2. Stop, forward and reverse operation practice p. 7 4.3. Getting familiar with the Excel Yoga scooter 4.4.
1. Identification Your Excel Yoga scooter is equipped with a unique identification number. You can find this number on the frame of your scooter. 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.
2. General explanation concerning your scooter Your Excel Yoga scooter 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. 2.1. Components of your scooter...
3.1. General safety regulations For safe and sustainable use of your Excel Yoga, it is important to check it regularly. When a part of your Excel Yoga scooter is not functioning properly, it is possible that there is a dangerous situation.
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Never drive a curb or step up or down if it is higher than one third of the diameter of the wheel is in cm; Never drive your scooter over a gap; Do not try to climb a hill greater than 6 degrees; ...
Warning : Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the Excel Yoga scooter or serious injury to the driver. 4.1. Getting in and out the Excel Yoga Your scooter is designed to make getting in and out of the scooter as easy as possible.
4.3. Getting familiar with the Excel Yoga scooter First, practice moving forward. Be sure to set the speed to the lowest setting! After becoming familiar with moving forward, practice making a S turn. Once you are familiar with the S turn, practice moving in reverse. Note that any speed control setting, the vehicle moves more slowly in reverse than forward! 4.4.
Warning: Only drive within your control limitations. Loss of control of the Excel Yoga scooter could result in serious injury to yourself or others. If your speed becomes difficult to control, release the speed engager lever and your scooter will come to a complete stop. Only use the on/off switch to stop the Excel Yoga in an emergency.
Whenever the speed engager lever is moved out of the neutral position, the electromagnetic brake will automatically release and the Excel Yoga will move. When the speed engager lever is released, it will turn to the neutral position and your scooter will decelerate and come to a complete stop. The parking brake will then engage preventing further movement of your scooter.
6. Seat 6.1. Backrest angle Backrest folds forward for ease of folding / storage. 6.2. Armrest angle Flip the armrest up to expose the adjustable bolt . Turn the bolt in to lower the angle of the armrest to your desire angle. 6.3.
7. Tiller angle adjustment The tiller angle adjustment lever allows you to position the tiller closer or further away for better access to the controls. Sit on the seat before adjust the tiller angle. Hold top of the tiller with one hand and pull down the lever with the other hand.
Excel Yoga and transport it with care. Warning: Avoid pinch points while folding and unfolding the Excel Yoga. 8.1. Folding procedures Step 1: Release the Quick Clamps on the Tiller and retract the Tiller to its lowest position.
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Step 4: Pull back the Seat Lock on the side of the Seat to unlock the Seat. Flip the Seat up and start to fold the scooter. Step 5: Keep on pushing down the Seat to retract the Front Wheel and Tiller until the scooter length is almost half of its original length.
Step 7: Release the Quick Clamps on the Tiller and pull the Tiller up to an adequate position. You can either pull or push the scooter everywhere you like. 8.2. Unfolding procedures Step 1: Release the Quick Clamps on the Tiller and retract the Tiller to its lowest position. Step 2: Press down the Release Handle above the Rear Wheel to unlock the folded frame.
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Warning: Avoid pinch points while pushing down the Excel Yoga. Step 4: When the Central Handle is near to horizontal position, hold the Seat with two hands and keep on rotating it back to its normal position. A ‘click’ sound will be heard when the Seat is locked into its normal riding position.
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Step 6: Release the Quick Clamps on the Tiller and extend the Tiller to an adequate operating position. Step 7: Pull the handle on the top of the gas spring which is behind the Tiller with one hand. Hold and move the Tiller with the other hand to adjust the Tiller to a best operating angle.
9. The Battery Your scooter is equipped with a removable battery pack, which contains one maintenance free 24v Lithium battery. This battery require no maintenance other than ensuring that it is properly charged. If other battery is used, check with your battery supplier for proper battery care and maintenance instructions.
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Step 2: Pull and lift up the Battery Pack from the scooter. Step 3: Remove the Battery Pack fully away from the Battery Recess on the scooter. Warning: Do not place metal objects over battery terminals. Step 4: While installing the Battery Pack, align the electrodes on the rear portion of the Battery Pack with the electrodes in the Battery Recess on the scooter.
10. Failure / clear errors Your Excel Yoga scooter is inspected and ready for use, so you can use it immediately. The following fault diagnosis system indicates through a fault code what is going on. Number of lights Meaning Battery needs recharging...
Van Os Medical to hand. The warranty is based on ‘carry in’. This means that the user of the Excel Yoga scooter needs to deliver the product at Van Os Medical himself, when something needs to be repaired or replaced. The warranty can be claimed at the dealership, but in addition it is possible at all times to execute the repair by Van Os Medical.
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Product identification Product: Electrically powered wheelchairs, scootmobiels and their chargers Brand: Excel Model/type: Yoga Version: Manufacturer: Name Van Os Medical B.V. Address Koperslagerij 3 4651 SK Steenbergen Country The Netherlands EU Representative: Name W. van Os Address Koperslagerij 3 4651 SK Steenbergen...
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For UK customers: For International customers: Van Os Medical UK Ltd. Van Os Medical B.V. Excel House Koperslagerij 3 Ashbrooke Park 4651 SK Steenbergen (NB) Sherburn in Elmet Nederland North Yorkshire, LS25 6PJ Tel.+31 (0) 167 57 30 20 Tel.: +44 (0) 1977 681400 Fax.
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