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Overall user manual
CHANGING ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR CAN CAUSE BIG RISKS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE FUNCTION
OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR.
ADJUSTMENTS DIFFERENT FROM THE FACTORY ADJUSTMENTS ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
5. 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 Infineon® XS5000
The wheelchair is available as a self propel version, 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. Further on in this
chapter we can refer to a specific version.
Warning:
We advise you, if you want to make changes where tools are needed, to consult with your dealer.
5.1 Tools and technical information
For the maintenance of your wheelchair you will, in some cases, need tools. For your wheelchair you may need the
following tools:
Phillips screwdriver
PH2
Allen keys
4, 5 and 6 mm
Cross-ring or keys
8, 10, 13 and 26 mm
Spanners
19 and 22 mm
Socket wrench
19 mm
Infineon® XS5000
Seat width
42 ½, 45 and 50
Seat depth
43 cm
Seat height
45 cm
Backrest height
44 cm
Total width
14 cm + seat width
Total length
> 100 cm
Total height
> 95 cm
Folded width
30 cm
Armrest height
25 cm
Weight (complete)
17 kg
Transport weight
11.5 kg
Maximum user weight
125 kg
5.2 Opening and closing the wheelchair
Opening the wheelchair
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Make sure you stand to the side of the wheelchair;
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Hold the armrest of the side closest to you, and tilt the wheelchair slightly towards you;
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Push the seat side tubes downwards, this will unfold the wheelchair;
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Then, to fully open the wheelchair, push the side tubes of the seat frame into place (see figure 1);
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Make sure the side tubes are now in the seat receiving brackets on the main frame and check if the seat
coating is flat;
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If you have removed them, place the foot or leg rest back onto the wheelchair, see chapter 5.3. You can now
use the wheelchair.
