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- Page 1 USER MANUAL MB3196-EN-D...
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Page 2: Introduction
Exigo 20 is easy to transport in a car or in other vehicles; the chair is only 30 cm wide when folded. Exigo 20 can be easily adapted to the needs of each user. A wide range of adjustments can be made, and the procedures used are intuitive and require minimal use of tools or replacement of parts. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ...................2 Contents ..................3 Parts of the wheelchair ..............4 Assembly and transport ...............5 Using the wheelchair..............6 Adjusting the wheelchair ............11 Fitting a positioning belt ............19 Safety ...................20 Safety in cars ................21 Maintenance ................24 Technical specifications ............28 Labelling ..................29 Guarantee ..................30 Accessories ................32 MB3196-EN... -
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 (8A) 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...
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Page 13: Adjusting The Centre Of Gravity
Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the height of the back of the seat Figure 22 The height of the back of the seat can be raised or lowered by moving the wheel block up or down in the frame. • Undo the screws (22A) •... - 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 •...
- Page 15 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.
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Page 16: Adjusting The Brakes
Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the brakes Figures 28 and 29 The wheelchair is delivered as standard with brakes which are adjusted to the middle driving-wheel position. To move the brakes, undo the screw (28A) located on the inside of the frame at the front of the chair. - Page 17 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the length of the leg supports Figure 31 The leg supports have a graduated scale (31A) on the outside which will help you to get the correct length. Adjust the length of the leg supports by unscrewing the fastening screws (31B) about 5 mm.
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Page 18: Adjusting The Chair
Adjusting the chair Adjusting the height of the armrest Figure 34 and 35 In order to adjust the height of the armrest, loosen the screw (34A). Raise or lower the armrest to the desired position. Refer to the scale (34B) in order to achieve the same height on both armrests. -
Page 19: Fitting A Positioning Belt
Fitting a positioning belt Fitting the hip belt (accessory) Figures 34, 37 and 40 Figur 34, 37 og 40 • Unscrew the screw (34A). Use a 4 mm Allen key. • Fit the hip belt as shown in figure 37. Use the screw you removed. -
Page 20: Safety
In order to ensure that the chair does not move, make sure that the brake is in the locked position. • Exigo 20 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 21: Safety In Cars
User restraint system: 3 point shoulder and hip belt. Exigo 20 has marked off four points (Figure 39) that must be used when securing the wheelchair: • The rear tubing of the side frame, above the wheel block •... -
Page 22: Fastening The Seat Belt
Safety in cars Fastening the seat belt: • The pelvic-belt restraint must be fastened at as steep an angle as possible; between 30° and 75° • The shoulder-belt restraint is fastened over the shoulder and chest • The seat belt is fastened as tightly to the body as possible and must not be twisted •... - Page 23 Safety in cars d) Both the stomach and chest belts should be used to reduce the risk of head and chest injuries in the event of colliding with parts in the car. e) In order to reduce the risk of injury to the user, tables that are fitted to the wheelchair, which are not designed for crash safety, must be: •...
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Page 24: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance described in this section can be carried out by the user. Other maintenance work should be carried out by qualified personnel at the supplier in your municipality or at the technical aids centre. For information about repairs or servicing, please contact the technical aids centre in your county. -
Page 25: 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 26 Maintenance Recommended pressure The chair is supplied as standard with solid wheels. Find the indication of the size on the driving wheel or castor wheel, and then read off the recommended maximum pressure in the table. Note that a high pressure makes the chair easier to roll, whereas a low pressure gives a smoother ride.
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Page 27: Replacing Pneumatic Tyres
Maintenance Replacing pneumatic tyres Figure 41 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 (41A). -
Page 28: 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 29: Labelling
Labelling Product name CE mark Seat width Seat depth Max. user weight Climbing angle Anchorage points car Year and month of production Serial number MB3196-EN... -
Page 30: Guarantee
Notwithstanding the rights and obligations of Handicare, Client and User set forth in Handicare’s general terms and conditions of sale, the rights of the Client and/or User towards Handicare in case of defects are limited to the provisions set forth in this warranty. For the duration of the warranty period Handicare guarantees that the product is without defects. - Page 31 Handicare will only accept shipment costs and corrective costs related to warranty on equipment during the warranty period. This warranty will void in case of: • The product and/or its parts being modifi ed or items having been added by others than Handicare; • Changes in cosmetic appearance by use; •...
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Page 32: Accessories
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Page 33: Other Accessories
• Front castor wheel forks, various sizes 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. MB3196-EN... - Page 34 Notes MB3196-EN...
- Page 35 Handicare. Handicare 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.
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