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Page 1: User Manual
Legend 2 Exigo User Manual Canada MB3151-CA... -
Page 2: Introduction
Legend 2 Exigo is easy to transport in a car or in other vehicles; the chair is only 30 cm wide when folded. Legend 2 Exigo can be easily adapted to the needs of each user. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Parts of the wheelchair ..............4 Assembly and transport ..............5 Using the wheelchair ..............6 Adjusting the wheelchair ............11 Fitting a positioning belt ............18 Safety ...................19 Maintenance ................20 Technical specifications ............24 Labelling ..................25 Accessories ................26 Warranty Legend 2 Exigo - Canada ..........28 MB3151-CA... -
Page 4: Parts Of The Wheelchair
Parts of the wheelchair In order to be able to read and understand this manual it is important that you familiarise yourself with the most common terms that we use for the different parts of the wheelchair. Have a look at fi gure 1 and note the relevant parts on your wheelchair. The equipment on your wheelchair may vary slightly from the fi... -
Page 5: Assembly And Transport
Assembly and transport Assembly Figure 2 The wheelchair is supplied complete as standard. The only thing you need to do is to unfold the chair and, if necessary, fit the leg supports. Figure 2 Unfolding the wheelchair Figure 3 Unfold the wheelchair by pushing down with flat hands on the upholstery next to the seat tubing. -
Page 6: Using The Wheelchair
Using the wheelchair Quick-release hub Figure 5 The wheelchair has a quick-release hub on each of the driving wheels. Depress the button in the centre of the driving wheel to remove or replace the wheel. NB: Check that the wheel is properly fastened by making sure that the button pops out about 5 mm when the wheel bolt is fully in the casing. - Page 7 Using the wheelchair Adjusting the height of the armrests Figure 8 • Press the release button (A) and raise or lower the armrest. Figure 8 Swinging out/fitting/removing the leg supports Figures 9 and 10 The leg supports can be swung in and out or removed to make transfers easier.
- Page 8 Using the wheelchair Using the brakes Figure 11 Pull the brake lever towards you to lock the brake. The brakes are only designed to keep the chair stationary. Under no circumstances must they be used as a driving brake. Figure 11 Anti-tip stabiliser Figure 12 The anti-tip stabiliser is deployed by...
- Page 9 Using the wheelchair Transferring into and out of the chair Figures 13, 14 and 15 • Engage the brakes • Swing the leg supports out if necessary • Move yourself to the front of the chair before transferring to another chair, bed, etc.
- Page 10 Using the wheelchair Negotiating obstacles: steps Figures 16 and 17 If the wheelchair is to be lifted up or down steps with the user in the chair, if possible use the recommended lifting points. The lifting points are the pushing handles and leg supports.
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Page 11: Adjusting The Wheelchair
Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the seat height The seat height can easily be adjusted. You can also change the angle of the seat by having a different seat height front and back. By changing the seat angle, you can achieve better stability and sitting comfort. - Page 12 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the height of the front Front castor of the seat Figure 21 wheel fork You can adjust the height of the front of the seat using any of the methods described below. Bearing housing Move the front castor wheel to a higher or Front lower position in the castor fork castor...
- Page 13 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the height of the back of the seat Figures 22 and 25 The height of the back of the seat can be raised or lowered by moving the wheel block up or down in the frame. •...
- Page 14 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the height of the front of the seat Figures 24 and 25 When adjusting the height of the seat, you should adjust the height of the front castor wheels before you adjust the angle. Move to another position in the castor wheel fork Figure 24 •...
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Page 15: Adjusting The Brakes
Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the height of the backrest Figure 26 The wheelchair is equipped as standard with a height-adjustable backrest. The height is adjusted by undoing and removing the fastening screws (26A) on the backrest tubing and then pulling the tubing to the correct height. - Page 16 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the anti-tip stabiliser Figure 29 You should adjust the anti-tip stabiliser when you have changed the centre of gravity of the chair. • Undo the screws (29A). Push or pull the anti-tip stabiliser to the correct position •...
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Page 17: Adjusting The Seat Depth
Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the seat depth Figure 32 You can adjust the seat depth by up to 5 cm by moving the seat fabric forwards or backwards. • Loosen the seat fabric • Pull the seat fabric forwards to lengthen the seat or backwards to shorten it •... -
Page 18: Fitting A Positioning Belt
Fitting a positioning belt Fitting a positioning belt (accessory) Figures 33 and 34 • Undo the screws (33A) Figure 33 • Locate the fastening brackets as shown in figure 34. Attach them with the screws you removed, or use the screws that came with the fastening brackets •... -
Page 19: Safety
• Legend 2 Exigo must not be used as a passenger seat in a vehicle. The wheelchair user must be transferred to the vehicle’s passenger seat and must use the vehicle’s safety belt. -
Page 20: Maintenance
Maintenance described in this section can be carried out by the user. Other maintenance work should be carried out by qualified personnel at an authorized Handicare dealer. Washing the frame The frame should be washed regularly with warm soapy water. If the frame is very dirty, a degreasing agent may be used. -
Page 21: Driving Wheels
Maintenance Screws and nuts Screws and nuts can become loose over time. Therefore, remember to check and if necessary retighten all screws and nuts on a regular basis. A thread-locking product, such as Loctite Blue No. 243, may be used. If self-locking nuts have been removed they lose some of their locking ability and should be replaced. - Page 22 • Check and if necessary adjust all screwed connections. Repairs Apart from small repairs to paintwork, the replacement of tyres and inner tubes, and the adjustment of the brakes, all repairs must be undertaken by qualified personnel at an authorized Handicare dealer. MB3151-CA...
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Page 23: Replacing Pneumatic Tyres
Maintenance Replacing pneumatic tyres Figure 35 Pneumatic tyres are an accessory Removing the tyre • Remove the wheel, then deflate the tyre by depressing the little pin in the valve or unscrewing the valve. • Ensure that the edge of the tyre sits well down in the internal depression of the wheel rim (35A). -
Page 24: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications and measurements The wheelchair is supplied as standard in various different seat heights and seat widths. Which height suits the user of the wheelchair depends on two factors: the height of the individual and how the chair will be used. Consult your dealer or nearest technical aids centre if you are uncertain whether you have the correct height and width. -
Page 25: Labelling
Labelling Product name Model Seat width Seat depth Max. user weight Serial number CE mark 700 001 Year and month of production Climbing angle MB3151-CA... -
Page 26: Accessories
Accessories MB3151-CA... -
Page 27: Leg Supports
• Head and neck support Leg supports • Leg support, adjustable-angle • Footplate, depth-adjustable • Footplate, adjustable-angle • Amputation support • Plaster-cast leg support Fitting instructions are supplied with accessories. Contact your nearest Handicare branch for accessories and spare parts. MB3151-CA... -
Page 28: Warranty Legend 2 Exigo - Canada
Handicare warrants to the original buyer that the new equipment sold by an authorized Handicare dealer is, at the time of delivery to the buyer and for the defined time periods (found below) following such delivery, free from defects in material and workmanship and meets designed performance levels. - Page 29 Recommendations Please complete the Handicare Warranty Registration Card. Mail it to Handicare within 10 days of delivery of the equipment. This will assist Handicare to initiate and to provide your appropriate warranty coverage. It is strongly recommended that your equipment receive an annual service inspection by an authorized Handicare dealer within 30 days of the anniversary of the purchase date.
- Page 30 Handicare AS. Handicare 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 AS.
- Page 31 Notes MB3151-CA...
- Page 32 Canadian Offi ce: Manufactured by: Handicare Inc. 355 Norfi nch Drive Toronto, Ontario M3N 1Y7 Handicare AS Tel: 416-739-8333 * 1-800-514-7061 www.handicare.ca www.handicare.com...
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