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Page 1: User Manual
Legend 2 User Manual MB3150-GB... -
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your choice of new wheelchair! Quality and function are key concepts for all wheelchairs in the Handicare series. Legend 2 is manufactured by Handicare Produksjon AS. Production takes place at Lillehammer in modern premises using high-tech equipment. With the production at Lillehammer we have excellent opportunities for influencing the design of the wheelchair models. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ...................2 Contents ..................3 The wheelchair’s parts ..............4 Assembly and transport ..............5 Using the wheelchair ..............6 Adjusting the chair ..............12 Positioning belt ................23 Safety ...................24 Safety in cars ................25 Maintenance ................28 Technical specifications ............31 Labelling ..................33 Accessories ................34 Guarantee ..................36 MB3150-GB... -
Page 4: The Wheelchair's Parts
The equipment on your wheelchair may vary somewhat from the illustration below. Pushing handle Back with back cover Armrest Driving wheel Clothes protector Hand rim Seat with cushion Leg support Brake Wheel block Bearing housing Frame castor Castor wheel fork Footplate Castor wheel Figure 1 MB3150-GB... -
Page 5: Assembly And Transport
Remove the seat cushion (accessory) and pull up the footplates or remove the leg supports before folding the wheelchair. Take hold of the seat cover and lift straight The chair will fold together. Check that the back cover has folded backwards. Figure 4 MB3150-GB... -
Page 6: Using The Wheelchair
You can remove the pushing handle completely by loosening the locking handle, pulling together the spring pin (6A) and pulling up the pushing handle. Figure 6 Armrests, removing and fitting Figure 7 The armrests can be removed by lifting them straight up. Figure 7 MB3150-GB... - Page 7 After the leg support has been swung to the side, it can be lifted straight up and completely removed if desired. In order to attach it again, carry out these steps in reverse order, and the handle will automatically lock. Figure 9 MB3150-GB...
- Page 8 After the leg support has been swung to the side, it can be lifted straight up and completely removed if desired. In order to attach it again, carry out these steps in reverse order, and the handle will automatically lock. Figure 12 MB3150-GB...
- Page 9 The anti-tip stabiliser is adjusted as standard with a clearance to the base that makes it possible to negotiate door thresholds etc. The tipping bar is accessible when the anti-tip stabiliser is up or down. Figure 14 MB3150-GB...
- Page 10 Moving in and out of the chair Figures 15, 16 and 17 • Activate the brakes • Swing the leg supports away, where applicable • Sit far forward on the chair before moving to another chair, bed etc. Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 MB3150-GB...
- Page 11 When negotiating the kerb etc., swing the anti-tip stabiliser up. Then place one foot on the tipping bar whilst steering with the pushing handles. Steep terrain For frequent use in undulating terrain, we recommend that a separate brake be fitted for the assistant. Figure 20 MB3150-GB...
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Page 12: Adjusting The Chair
Stepless scale from 1 to 9 to ensure equal adjustment on both leg supports. • Armrest height Page 22 The scale shows the distance from the seat to the top of the armrest. From 18 cm to 24 cm for standard armrests and 22 cm to 29 cm for high armrests. MB3150-GB... -
Page 13: Adjusting The Seat Height
The seat height at the front can be adjusted using the methods below. Moving the bearing housing of the castor wheel up or down (see page 17). By moving the bearing housing up, the seat is lowered, and by moving it down, the seat is raised. MB3150-GB... - Page 14 The table on page 31 shows which seat heights can be achieved by using the methods above. NB Remember to adjust the angle of the castor wheel when changing the seat height, and to adjust the brakes when changing the seat height at the back. MB3150-GB...
- Page 15 The Seat heights that can column under the wheel dimension be achieved by the shows where to place the wheel different steps on the block in order to achieve the various scale seat heights. MB3150-GB...
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Page 16: Adjusting The Centre Of Gravity
When changing the height and centre of gravity, the driving wheels should be adjusted first, followed by the height and Figure 27 angle of the castor wheels. MB3150-GB... - Page 17 (90°) to the base. This is achieved by using a right angle to the bearing house/floor. The bearing housing level for achieving the correct angle can be supplied as an accessory (see page 34). Figure 30 MB3150-GB...
- Page 18 • Loosen screw (33B) approx. 5 mm • Pull out the lock ring (33C), adjust the angle of the back and release the lock ring at the desired angle • Re-tighten screw (33B) Figure 33 MB3150-GB...
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Page 19: Adjusting The Brakes
Move the entire brake in the track to the desired position. Correct distance between the brake block and the wheel (36A) is approximately 2.5 cm. Figure 35 The brakes that are supplied with the wheelchair will not normally need to be adjusted. Figure 36 MB3150-GB... - Page 20 The angle of the legrests can be adjusted to 70˚, 80˚ or 90˚. • Remove the screw (39A) • Pull or push the legrest to the desired angle • Place the screw in the correct hole and tighten 70º 80º 90º Figure 39 MB3150-GB...
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Page 21: Adjusting The Seat Depth
Unscrew the screw (40A). Remove any seat extension pieces at the front of the Figure 41 seat tubing. Loosen the overlapping Velcro in the seat cover and pull the cover towards the seat back (42A). Insert the screws (40A) and tighten. Figure 42 MB3150-GB... - Page 22 Adjust the depth of the armrests by moving the armrest pads forwards or backwards. • Loosen the screws (44A) using a 10 mm wrench • Push the armrest pads forwards/ backwards to the desired position and tighten the screws Figure 44 MB3150-GB...
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Page 23: Positioning Belt
Locate the fi xing bracket as shown in fi gure 2. Fasten it with the screws you removed, or use the screws that came with the fi xing brackets. Figure 45 • Feed the lap belt through the slots in the fi xing brackets. Figure 46 MB3150-GB... -
Page 24: Safety
• If the user sits in the wheelchair for long periods at a time, the risk of pressure soars increases. Where there is a high risk of pressure soars we recommend that a special seat cushion be used to counteract this. MB3150-GB... -
Page 25: Safety In Cars
Handicare relinquishes itself of all responsibility in the event that Legend 2 is used as a passenger seat in a car using a different fastening system to the one mentioned above. - Page 26 The wheelchair has not been tested for other positions in a vehicle. c) The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing direction, with the user secured by both a stomach and chest belt (3-point seat belt) MB3150-GB...
- Page 27 No changes or replacements must be made to the anchorage points/car fastenings on the wheelchair, or to constructional elements or parts of the frame without consulting the manufacturer. j) When using electric wheelchairs in motor vehicles, gel-filled batteries should be used. MB3150-GB...
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Page 28: Maintenance
Apply to a local cycle dealer or to your nearest help centre. Quick-release catch on wheels The quick-release catch on the driving wheels requires regular inspection. Check that the bearings work properly. The release bolt and bearings should be cleaned and greased with oil regularly. MB3150-GB... - Page 29 Apart from minor enamel repairs, change of tyres, tubes and adjusting the brakes, all repairs must be carried out by the supplier’s qualified personnel in your area or at the help centre. For information regarding repairs or service, enquire at the help centre in your county. MB3150-GB...
- Page 30 Bend the tyre over the edge. Ensure that the tube does not get caught. • Fill the right amount of air pressure and fit the wheel to the wheelchair. MB3150-GB...
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Page 31: Technical Specifications
44,5-50,5 43-49 41,5-47,5 40-46 5”/125 46-52 44,5-50,5 43-49 41,5-47,5 6”/150 8”/200 47,5-53,5 46-52 Seat height Driving wheel Seat height – back back 20” 36 - 44 22” 38 - 46 24” 40 - 48 Back height 35 - 45 MB3150-GB... - Page 32 Waste from packaging and parts of the wheelchair, as well as the wheelchair itself, can be treated as ordinary waste. The main constituent of the wheelchair is aluminium, which is suitable for remelting. The plastic and cardboard packaging can be recycled. MB3150-GB...
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Page 33: Labelling
Labelling Product name Model Seat width Seat depth Max. user weight Serial number CE labelling Year and month manufactured Specification of lifting points Pitch angle MB3150-GB... -
Page 34: Accessories
Accessories MB3150-GB... - Page 35 Brakes Fittings instructions are supplied with the • Brake – pull to lock with long lever accessories. Leg support Contact your Handicare distributor for • Leg support, angle adjustable accessories and spare parts. • Footplate, depth adjustable • Amputation support Back •...
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Page 36: Guarantee
All part exchanges, service and claims made under the following limited guarantee must be presented to Handicare AS in writing within 45 days of the need for this arising in order to be entitled to compensation. - Page 37 Notes MB3150-GB...
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- Page 39 Handicare Produksjon AS. Handicare Produksjon AS is not responsible, either legally or financially, for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this user manual. All products that are mentioned in this user manual are registered trademarks and cannot be used in other contexts without the consent of Handicare Produksjon AS.
- Page 40 Produced by: Handicare Produksjon AS www.Handicare.com...
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