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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual Excel G6 ‘Active’ Read instructions before use... - Page 2 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
Overall user manual Contents IDENTIFICATION .................................. 3 GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR WHEELCHAIR ....................4 2.1 C ..............................4 OMPONENTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR 2.2 G ..................4 ENERAL EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR SAFETY REGULATIONS ................................. 5 3.1 G .................................5 ENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS 3.2 W... -
Page 4: Identification
This number indicates which model of wheelchair you have, again this is always 4. Type number required when making technical calls. The model name of your wheelchair starts with the brand name Excel. The brand 5. Model name name Excel is followed by an additional model description that forms the model name of your wheelchair. -
Page 5: General Explanation Concerning Your Wheelchair
Overall user manual 2. GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR WHEELCHAIR 2.1 Components of the wheelchair Back coating Ball head Push handle Front fork Backrest Front wheel (swing castor) Hand rim Foot plate Rear wheel Foot rest Parking brake Seat Axle bracket Armrest Anti-tip wheels Tension bar... -
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 Overall user manual 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; Do not stand on the footrest this will cause the chair to tip and injure the user (figure 4);...
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Page 8: Instructions For Use
Overall user manual 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: Negotiating Pavements And Unequal Surfaces
Overall user manual Reaching / bending sideward Manoeuvre the chair as closely as possible to the object you want to reach. You can use your rear wheels; Make sure 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
Overall user manual The attendant is already standing on the pavement and makes sure that the wheelchair stands with the rear wheels as closely to the pavement as possible. The user of the wheelchair needs to lean backwards. This way the wheelchair will tip backwards and the attendant can pull the chair on the pavement. - 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
Overall user manual 4.4 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 down the stairs when a wheelchair elevator is not available. Only you and your attendants must be aware of the rather heavy weight to be replaced. -
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 ‘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
Overall user manual Folding the wheelchair Fold away the foot plates and remove the foot or leg rest, see chapter 5.3; Make sure you are next to the wheelchair; Get a hold of the seat material at the front and rear in the middle and pull it straight up, see figure 2; Tilt the wheelchair slightly and then push the sides toward each other to completely fold the wheelchair. - Page 15 Overall user manual Setting height of the footplate Loosen the black button on the footrest, see figure 7; Select the desired height, make sure the holes in the top two tubes are together and turn the black button down; Make sure the footplate is in place and that the length is equal on both sides. Figure 7 Figure 5 Figure 6...
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Page 16: Using The Elevating Legrests (Optional)
Overall user manual 5.4 Using the elevating legrests (optional) You have the possibility to place an elevating legrest on your wheelchair in stead of a standard legrest. In this section you can read how to use an elevating legrest. Swinging the elevating legrest away Go to the front of the wheelchair;... -
Page 17: Using The Calf Plate (Optional)
Overall user manual 5.5 Using the calf plate (optional) You have the possibility to place an elevating legrest on your wheelchair in stead of a standard legrest. On an elevating legrest you have a calf plate. In this section you can read how to use a calf plate. Swing away the calf plate Go to the front of the wheelchair;... - Page 18 Overall user manual Swinging the amputee support away Go to the front of the wheelchair; Pull the black control lever up, see figure 19; You can now swing the amputee support inwards and outwards. Removing the amputee support from the wheelchair Go to the front of the wheelchair;...
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Page 19: Using The Wheelchair Brake
Overall user manual Setting the length of the amputation support In order to set the length of the amputation support, you require the supplied wrench number 5. Loosen the four screws with the wrench, see figure 23. You can now move the black tube around the silver tube;... -
Page 20: Using The Armrest
Overall user manual 5.8 Using the armrest Flipping the armrest backwards If you are in the wheelchair. Where the front of the armrest meets the frame you will find a black lever. Pull the black lever to the frame, see figure 29; You can now swing the armrest backwards because it will be attached to the frame at only one point at the rear of the armrest;... -
Page 21: Using Push Handles
Overall user manual Adjusting the armrest height (optional armrest) To adjust the height of this armrest, you have to use the supplied wrench number 4. Loosen the screw with the supplied wrench, see figure 32; Move the armrest to the correct height and tighten the screw back down; Make sure the screw is securely tightened. -
Page 22: Using The Rear Wheels (Tire Table) And Anti-Tip Wheels
Setting the angle of the backrest (explanation of the function) On your wheelchair you have the opportunity to adjust the angle of the backrest. As you can not do this yourself we advise you to go to an authorized @ Excel dealer. Adjusting the height of the backrest Make sure the armrests are folded away;... -
Page 23: Using Accessories And Other Options On Your Wheelchair
Tire size Maximum pressure rear wheelchair front front tires rear tires EXCEL® ‘G6 Active’ Self propel 5”X 1 ¼” 2,5 bar / 36 psi 24" x 1" 7,5 bar / 110 psi 6" X 1 ¼" 2,5 bar / 36 psi 22"... - Page 24 Overall user manual Seat Belt (optional item) Your wheelchair is equipped with a seat belt which you can use the following way: When in the wheelchair, you can fasten the belt by clicking the two loose ends together, see figure 42; If the belt too loose or too tight you can make it more secure or looser, see figure 43;...
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Page 25: Use Of The Headrest (Optional Item)
Overall user manual 5.13 Use of the headrest (optional item) Removing and placing the headrest You can remove the headrest by turning the black buttons, near the push handles (figure 46), on both sides fully loosen. When these buttons are completely independently, you can remove the bolt and the headrest of the wheelchair;... - Page 26 Overall user manual © 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL UK LTD. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com, www.vanosmedical.com ~ 25 ~...
- Page 27 Overall user manual ISO 7176-15 CERAH EN 12183 ISO 7176 FRANCE EN 1041 Product identification Product : Physically propelled wheelchair Brand : Excel Model/type : G6 Version : ‘Active’ Manufacturer: Name Van Os Medical B.V. Koperslagerij 9 Address The Netherlands...
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Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: Warranty
This warranty is only granted to you as the consumer. It is not intended to be used commercially (like hiring or institutional use). The warranty is limited to defects to materials and possible hidden shortages. VAN OS MEDICAL guarantees the following components on your EXCEL® wheelchair: COMPONENT... -
Page 32: Service And Maintenance
Overall user manual With normal circumstances no responsibility is accepted when the wheelchair needs replacement or repairs as a direct result from: 1. Not maintaining the wheelchair and parts according to the recommendations of the manufacturer, or not using the specific original parts; 2. -
Page 33: Service Checklist
Overall user manual 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 margin, wear bearings, adjust quick-release Tyres Hand rims: for example wear and burrs Front forks: for example control margin, adjustment ball head axle Brakes: for example adjustment, re-adjust, control... - Page 34 www.vanosmedical.com...
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