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General introduction We want to thank you for your confidence in our Excel products. The Excel Airide is a quality product from Van Os Medical and has unprecedented opportunities. The policy of Van Os Medical BV is focused on continuous quality and reliability of its products by developing.
2.3. Components of the Excel Airide S-preme version 2.4. Components of the Excel Airide Go! version 2.5. Components of the Excel Airide Compact version p.10 2.6. General explanations of the functions and possibilities of the Excel Airide p.11 2.7. Performances of your Excel Airide p.12 Safety regulations p.13...
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5.21. Batteries p.33 5.18. Other options on the Excel Airide p.33 Transportation by car p.34 6.1. Disassembly p.34 6.2. Transporting p.34 6.3. Fasten the seat belt p.35 Maintenance p.36 7.1. Storage after use p.36 7.2. Charging the batteries of the electric wheelchair p.36...
The frame label of the Excel Airide B-ace, Excel Airide X-tend and Excel Airide S- preme are equal to the frame label of Excel Airide. The frame label of the Excel Airide Go! and Excel Airide Compact can be found on the following page.
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Frame label Excel Airide Go! Frame label Excel Airide Compact In addition to the frame label of Van Os Medical BV, it may be that they have different labels on your power chair. This can be a label from your dealer or a label with a delivery number for your congregation.
2. General explanation of the Excel Airide Because there are several versions of Excel Airide available, in the following paragraphs all possible embodiments are described. 2.1. Components of the Excel Airide B-ace version Controller Feet plate Side frame Armpad Anti-tip wheel...
2.2. Components of the Excel Airide X-tend version Controller Tilt system Mudguard Armpad Feet plate Back angle adjustment Clothing protector Swivel wheel Lightning Seat Drive wheel Armrest Comfort leg rest Fork for the swivel wheel Backrest Side frame Freewheel lever...
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2.3. Components of the Excel Airide B-ace version Controller Feet plate Back angle adjustment Armpad Swivel wheel Lightning Clothing protector Drive wheel Armrest Seat Fork for the swivel wheel Backrest Electric adjustable leg rest Freewheel lever Headrest Side frame Mudguard...
2.4. Components of the Excel Airide Go! version Controller Feet plate Back angle adjustment Armpad Swivel wheel Lightning Clothing protector Drive wheel Armrest Seat Fork for the swivel wheel Backrest Comfort leg rest Freewheel lever Headrest Side frame Mudguard...
2.5. Components of the Excel Airide Compact version Controller Feet plate Side frame Armpad Anti-tip wheel Back angle adjustment Clothing protector Drive wheel Armrest Seat Swivel wheel Backrest Feet rest Mudguard Batteries Fork for the swivel wheel Your Airide is equipped with a number of elements and parts. You should know these before you proceed reading the manual.
In addition, the Excel Airide Go! The Excel Airide Go! has a maximum speed of 6 km / h and is equipped with lighting. Also, the frame is narrower than the Excel Airide and electric wheelchair with a narrower frame, which also belittle batteries in it.
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Combined electrically adjustable height 30 cm / adjustable tilt-in-space 45 degrees Electrical adjustable tilt-in-space 0-25 degrees Combined electrically adjustable height 30 cm / adjustable tilt-in-space 30 degrees Electrical length compensation comfort leg supports Excel Airide Go! Options Possible Not possible Electric backrest adjustment Electrical height adjustment 30 cm...
3.1. General safety regulations Protect your Excel Airide by checking it regularly. When a part of your Excel Airide is not functioning properly, a dangerous situation could occur. You must keep your Excel Airide in a good condition to ensure safety in use.
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Incorrectly adjusting the parameters of the system can result into very dangerous circumstances. The adjustment should be performed by your Excel dealer; Before you start using the electric wheelchair make sure that your clothing or clothing accessories cannot get stuck in the wheels or other parts;...
Never put the freewheel levers into the push position while the electric wheelchair is on a slope. Moving parts As indicated earlier in this manual, your Excel Airide can be equipped with electrical parts, which are optional to choose from on your electric wheelchair, this is indicated behind the component (optional): ...
Warning: Avoid contact with the moving parts of your electric wheelchair, this can cause serious personal injury or damage to the wheelchair. 4.2. Controllers Below the VR2 Drive-only controller is displayed with an explanation of the functions. 1. Battery display 2.
Below the R-Net controller is displayed with an explanation of the functions. 1. On / off button 2. Horn 3. Lightning 4. Display 5. Flashing lights 6. profile; You can go to your own personal preferences different profiles on the R- Net control panel, such as the speed you want to ride inside or outside.
Check the lighting; Check if the freewheel lever has been put in to the drive position. You control your Excel Airide through the control box: Switch on the joystick; Set the maximum speed, always choose the speed that you feel most comfortable and safe with;...
As the electric wheelchair is adapted to the user, the variables are different per electric wheelchair. Therefore it is recommended to contact your Excel dealer about the use of the electric wheelchair, the specific adjustments and adaptations that affect your situation on the electric wheelchair.
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Driving off curbs and increases Always choose the place where the curb is the lowest; Make sure the front wheels are straight in front of the curb; Move the joystick slowly forwards. Drive always as slowly as possible down of the curb and never change your direction.
50Ah / 75Ah GEL or AGM sealed batteries Maximum permissible charging voltage Maximum charging current Connector type Manual control cabinet Insulation Class 2double isolated On the next page you will find the other specifications of the Airide Excel, Excel Airide Go! and Excel Airide Compact.
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Specifications Excel Airide Airide Go! Airide Compact Overall length with leg rests 1190mm 1115mm 1190mm 1115mm 1190mm 1115mm Total width 14 "rear wheels 655 mm 800 mm 800 mm Total weight without batteries 73 kg 73 kg 73 kg Batteries 50 Ah (C20) (Set of 2) 29.6 kg...
5.3. Push the electric wheelchair You can use the electric wheelchair if needed also push. For this, the engines have to be disconnected by the two freewheeling switches. You must turn the freewheel switches in the push position The freewheeling switches have two positions: ...
Lock the handle by turning the handle counterclockwise (picture 3, 4 and 5); Make sure the arm is secure. Width adjustment of the armrest On your Excel Airide you have the ability set different widths of the armrest. Please contact your Excel dealer. Height adjustment of the armrest ...
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Length of the footrest adjustment Loosen (picture 13) button; Set the desired length of the footrest; Turn the knob to secure; Make sure the foot is firmly attached and that both sides are equally long. On the side of the footrest numbers, the footrests have both firmly put on the same number.
Flip up the footrest Grasp the base plate to the bottom edge (picture 15); Move the footrest towards the footrest; Place the base fully vertically against the footrest (picture 16). Picture 15 Picture 16 5.6. Use of the leg rests (option on the B-ace / X-tend / S-preme / Go! / Compact) Swinging away and remove the comfort leg rests ...
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Picture 23 Depth adjustment of the calf plate You have the possibility to adjust the angle of the calf plate on the elevating leg rest. Please contact your Excel dealer. Adjustment of the length of the comfort leg rest ...
5.8. Lightning (option on the X-tend / S-preme / Go!) Your Excel Airide can be expanded with lights and direction indicators, picture 29. For more information and explanations on the use of lights and direction indicators you, go to § 4.2, the control box. Lighting is...
Amputation support replacing the electric wheelchair Stand for electric wheelchair; Set the amputation support in the retaining tube perpendicular to the frame and place it back on the wheelchair, picture 31; Swing the amputation support 90 ˚ forward until you hear a click. This then confirms that the amputation support is in position.
5.12. Electric backrest adjustment (option on the B-ace / X-tend / S-preme / Go! / Compact) It is possible to take picture 38, which in varying degrees to the back electric backrest on the Excel Airide graded to buy and comfort, picture 39. More information and details can be found in § 4.2, the control box.
5.14. Folding the backrest It is possible to fold the backrest of the Excel Airide. This is done by carrying out 4x operation displayed below. The backrest is in fact attached to the frame at 4 places. Go to the affirmations of the backrest. These look like the picture at 45 is shown;...
(option on the B-ace / X-tend / S-preme / Go! / Compact) The Excel Airide is also expanding in height adjustment of 30 cm, picture 50, coupled with a tilt in space (tilt) 30 degrees, picture 51. More information and details can be found in § 4.2, the control box.
5.21. Batteries The batteries on the Excel Airide Go! and Excel Airide Compact sit, you can easily get yourself out. When you create the band above the batteries and screw rotates among the batteries with the supplied hex wrench, you can get the batteries out, as on picture below (56) is shown.
Using the electric wheelchair as a seat in a car The Excel Airide is not designed to use as a seat in a vehicle and does not offer you the same safety as a regular seat. If a transfer to a regular seat is not possible you should take into account that the electric wheelchair can only be used as a seat in a bus or car if the electric wheelchair has a 4-point integrated restraint system attached (which meets ISO 10542).
After an accident has occurred, the electric wheelchair must be checked by your Excel dealer. Use the safety belt as follows: Place the belt on the pelvis at an angle between 30 ° and 75 °, the other section of the belt goes on the torso and the shoulder;...
We recommend you to have your Excel Airide checked at least once a year. 7.1. Storage after use If you do not use the Excel Airide, please store the electric wheelchair in a dry place without weather influences.
Activate the battery charger. See the manual of the battery charger. If you do not use the Excel Airide for a longer time than always charge the batteries fully. With daily use, the batteries should be recharged every night after each use. The charger you can see when the batteries are fully charged.
7.5. Cleaning Warning: Make sure the chair is turned off, if you accidentally touch the joystick it can move the Excel Airide; Be careful with water in connection with the electrical installation; Never use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents. This could cause scratches on your Excel Airide;...
Turn the electric wheelchair off and on again; Make sure all battery plugs are securely attached; Check if the freewheel lever in the travelling position; Check the position of the speed controller. If the error persists Contact your Excel dealer.
12 months. You can also find the warranty period on the frame label of your electric wheelchair, see chapter 1. Tip We recommend only Excel parts should be refitted to the chair. If the electric wheelchair has not got the original parts the guarantee is no longer valid. 9.2. Warranty application This guide is also your warranty form, complete the information on page 2 and keep it.
10. Service and maintenance table 10.1. General maintenance instructions For optimum life you should get your electric wheelchair maintained periodically by an authorized dealer. A poorly maintained electric wheelchair will give more technical problems, will ride less smooth and will fall outside the warranty, in the worst case.
10.2. Service checklist For optimal life your electrical wheelchair should be periodically maintained by an authorized dealer. Service interval: Service Schedule Service number Wheels: for example margin and wear bearings Tires Front forks: for example control margin, adjustment ball head axle Brakes: for example adjustment, re- adjust, control for margins Footrest: for example adjustment, line...
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It’s policy at Van Os Medical B.V. to keep improving the quality and reliability of our products. The products and specifications in this brochure can therefore differ from the actual product. Van Os Medical UK Ltd Van Os Medical B.V. Excel House Koperslagerij 3 Ashbrooke Park...
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