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Summary of Contents for Exigo 30

Page 1: ...Exigo 30 MB3197 D USER MANUAL EN MANUAL WHEELCHAIR ...

Page 2: ...efore driving the wheelchair Adjusting the wheelchair The average wheelchair user does not exist This is why Sunrise wheelchairs can be adjusted according to the specific needs of the user Settings mentioned in chapter Using the wheelchair can be carried out by the user All other adjustments mentioned in this User manual are to be performed by qualified personnel or in consultation with qualified ...

Page 3: ...acturer all the user information supplied with your B4Me product is read and understood before the product is first used Sunrise Medical also recommends that the user information is not discarded after reading it but it is kept safely stored for future reference Medical Device Combinations It may be possible to combine this Medical device with one or more other Medical Device or other product Info...

Page 4: ...The wheelchair s parts 5 Assembly and transport 6 Area of application 7 Using the wheelchair 8 Adjusting the chair 14 Positioning belt 25 Safety 26 Safety in cars 27 Maintenance 30 Technical specifications 33 Labelling 35 Accessories 36 Guarantee 37 ...

Page 5: ... M Bearing housing castor N Castor wheel fork O Castor wheel Figure 1 In order to be able to read and understand this manual it is important that you familiarise yourself with the most common terms we use for the different parts of the wheelchair Have a look at the following drawing and note the relevant parts on your wheelchair The equipment on your wheelchair may vary somewhat from the illustrat...

Page 6: ... 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 up The chair will fold together Check that the back cover has folded backwards Transport The wheelchair is suitable for land and or air transport Parts of the wheelchair that can easily be detached should be removed when transporting the wheelcha...

Page 7: ...ntractures joint injuries Illnesses such as heart and circulation deficiencies disturbance of equilibrium or cachexia Neurological disease patterns Muscle dystrophy Hemiplegia as well as for elderly people who still have strength in the upper body Contraindications The wheelchair shall not be used without attendant in case of Perception disorder Imbalance Loss of both arms if not supported by a ca...

Page 8: ...he casing Height adjustable pushing handle Figure 6 The pushing handle is adjusted by loosening the locking handle whilst moving the pushing handle upward or downward to the desired height Re tighten the locking handle You can remove the pushing handle completely by loosening the locking handle pulling together the spring pin 6A and pulling up the pushing handle Armrests removing and fitting Figur...

Page 9: ...ovement The supports can be released by twisting the handle 8A inwards or outwards when the leg support is swung 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 USING THE WHEELCHAIR ...

Page 10: ...ht in to each other when you put them Back down see figure 10 Swing out Attach Remove the leg supports Full footplate Figures 11 and 12 The leg supports can be swung in out and removed for easier movement The supports can be released by twisting the handle 11A inwards or outwards when the leg support is swung After the leg support has been swung to the side it can be lifted straight up and complet...

Page 11: ...in a downward direction simultaneously The anti tip stabiliser is adjusted as standard with a clearance to the base that makes it possible to negotiate door thresholds etc Anti tip stabiliser Tipping bar Figure 15 The anti tip stabiliser is put into position by pulling it down and turning it in a downward direction simultaneously The anti tip stabiliser is adjusted as standard with a clearance to ...

Page 12: ...ure 17 Figure 18 Moving in and out of the wheelchair Figures 16 17 and 18 Activate the brakes Swing the leg supports away where applicable Sit far forward on the chair before moving to another chair bed etc USING THE WHEELCHAIR ...

Page 13: ...legrests if the wheelchair is equipped with angle adjustable legrests Note For height adjustable pushing handles ensure that the handle is locked before lifting In order for assistants to have a better lifting position they can alternatively lift from each side of the chair Negotiating obstacles the kerb Figure 21 When negotiating the kerb etc swing the anti tip stabiliser up Then place one foot o...

Page 14: ...e equal adjustment on both castor wheels Angle of castor wheels Page 17 Stepless scale to ensure equal adjustment on both castor wheels Back height Page 18 The scale shows the back height from 35 cm to 45 cm Back angle Page 18 The scale shows the back angle from 5 to 16 Anti tip stabiliser Page 22 The measuring scale is numbered from 1 to 5 in order to adjust the anti tip stabiliser in relation to...

Page 15: ... and rolling properties of the wheelchair Adjusting the seat height back Figures 21 and 22 The seat height at the back can be adjusted using the methods below Moving the wheel block up or down Moving the wheel block up lowers the seat Moving the wheel block down raises the seat See page 15 Changing to bigger or smaller driving wheels A bigger driving wheel increases the seat height whilst a smalle...

Page 16: ...l give a smaller turning radius and thereby increase the ability to negotiate obstacles in narrow spaces and will also give more room for the legs A larger castor wheel will increase the turning radius but will also improve the ability to negotiate obstacles on uneven surfaces Changing to a longer or shorter castor wheel fork A shorter castor wheel fork lowers the seat height gives a smaller turni...

Page 17: ...p by step up or down in accordance with the scale Squeeze the inner and outer wheel block together Note It is important to ensure that the pins in the wheel block go into the holes in the frame and that the casing lies horizontally in the track before tightening the screw Find the dimension of your driving wheel at the top of the scale The column under the wheel dimension shows where to place the ...

Page 18: ... stops Adjust the casing of the driving wheel forward or backward Figure 28 Note It is important to ensure that the pins in the wheel block go into the holes in the frame and that the casing lies horizontally in the track before tightening the screw Warning Remember to adjust the brakes and the anti tip stabiliser after you have adjusted the seat height and centre of gravity Note When changing the...

Page 19: ...rom 1 9 to help achieve the same height on both castor wheels Loosen screw 30A Adjust to the desired height see scale 30B Re tighten the screw Adjusting the angle of the castor wheel Figure 31 Loosen screw 31A slightly Loosen screw 31B Place the Allen key into the rotating disk 31C and rotate to the desired angle See the scale Tighten screw 31B A screw locking device such as Blue Locktite no 243 c...

Page 20: ...ack height Loosen the screw in the back tubing 32B Adjust to the desired back height See the measuring scale Re tighten the screw Adjusting the angle of the back Figures 33 and 34 The angle of the back can be adjusted from 5 to 15 in intervals of 5 The scale showing the back angle 34A is located on the back fitting bracket The adjustment can be made whilst the user is sitting in the wheelchair Add...

Page 21: ...e can be adjusted to change the back curvature and so achieve maximum comfort and support Adjusting the brakes Figures 36 and 37 The standard wheelchair is delivered with brakes that are fitted in the middle driving wheel position In order to move the brake loosen the screw 36A that is located on the inside of the frame at the front of the wheelchair Move the entire brake in the track to the desir...

Page 22: ...iliser to the base To adjust this loosen the screw 38B and push pull the lower pipe of the anti tip stabiliser Re tighten the screw Adjusting the length of the legrests Figure 39 The leg supports have a linear scale 39A on the outside which helps to achieve the correct length To adjust the length of the leg supports loosen the fixing screw 39B approx 5 mm Then adjust the leg supports to the desire...

Page 23: ...rect seat depth is achieved Loosen the overlapping velcro 41A in the seat fabric In order to loosen the seat cover enough to be able to move it fold the wheelchair Pull or push the seat cover forward or backwards to achieve correct seat depth Fasten the overlapping velcro in the seat fabric and unfold the wheelchair The table on page 33 shows which seat depths can be achieved on your wheelchair ...

Page 24: ... When the armrest is adjusted to the desired position the clothes protector can be moved in order to avoid openings to the wheel Loosen the screw 44C and push the clothes protector up or down Re tighten the screw The clothing protector cannot be adjusted on Exigo 30 in seat width 54 60 Adjusting the depth of the armrests Figure 45 Adjust the depth of the armrests by moving the armrest pads forward...

Page 25: ...wheelchair user The belt should lie firmly over the hip at an angle of approx 46 from the fixing position on the wheelchair Make sure the belt is clean and that the locking mechanism works at all times The belt and locking mechanism can be cleaned using a damp cloth Warning Placing the belt over the hip against the soft skin of the stomach can result in the wrong sitting position and the user slid...

Page 26: ... handling properties balance and tip over point can be affected Special care should be taken when the wheelchair is put into use again It is recommended that the user have a qualified helper when moving in and out of the chair Ensure that clothing baggage and other loose objects do not get caught in the spokes Be aware of the potential risks of getting your fingers caught Avoid putting fingers bet...

Page 27: ...must be attached to the fastening system it was tested for The system is a 4 point fastening system The system is a total system that fastens both the wheelchair and user to the car The system requires fastening rails to be mounted in the car User restraint system 3 point shoulder and hip belt Exigo 30 has marked off four points Figure 49 that must be used when securing the wheelchair The rear tub...

Page 28: ...rds when used as a passenger seat in a car WARNING a Where possible the wheelchair should be in a forward facing direction and secured in accordance with the instructions from the manufacturer of the fastening system b This wheelchair is approved for use in cars and meets the requirements for forward facing transport and head on collisions The wheelchair has not been tested for other positions in ...

Page 29: ...ies should be secured to the wheelchair or removed from the chair and secured in the vehicle during transport so that they don t become loose and cause injury to the user in the event of a collision g Supportandpositioningequipmentmustnotberegardedassafety equipment seat belts if they are not labelled in accordance with the requirements of ISO 7176 19 2008 h The wheelchair should in inspected by a...

Page 30: ...at contain 70 80 ethanol Do not use disinfectants containing chlorine or phenol Cleaning seat and back covers The seat cover back cover and extra back cover can be washed at 60 C See the washing instructions on the different materials To disinfect use approved chemical disinfectant Do not use heat disinfection Conditions that can damage the wheelchair The wheelchair should not be used in temperatu...

Page 31: ... 6 3 90 Castor 6 air 250 2 5 35 Castor 8 air 250 2 5 36 Tools for adjustments Adjusting Tools Adjusting Tools Brakes Allen key 4 mm Back height Allen key 5 mm Leg support length Allen key 5 mm Back angle Allen key 4 mm Footplates Allen key 5 mm Seat depth Allen key 3 mm Anti tip stabiliser Allen key 4 mm 5 mm wrench 10 mm Seat height front Allen key 6 mm Driving wheel pos Wrench 27 mm Armrest heig...

Page 32: ...of the tyre 51C Ensure that the end of the tyre is positioned well into the groove of the rim on one side 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 Long term storage more than four months Store indoors in a cool dry place During storage the ambient temperature should not be lower than 20 C or highe...

Page 33: ...height front position not applicable Fork mm Wheel inches mm Hole positions in the castor wheel fork 1 2 3 4 5 6 92 4 100 370 430 355 415 92 5 125 385 445 120 4 100 400 460 385 445 37 43 120 5 125 415 475 400 460 385 445 120 6 150 430 490 415 475 400 460 146 4 100 430 490 415 475 400 460 146 5 125 445 505 430 490 415 475 400 460 146 6 150 460 520 445 505 430 490 415 475 146 8 200 475 535 460 520 S...

Page 34: ...ublic facilities like toilets Lifespan The wheelchair and most of its fittings are manufactured in a special aluminium alloy The back and seat covers are made of flame retardant material The wheelchair can alternatively be delivered with solid pneumatic tyres for the castor wheels and driving wheels Under normal use and with prescribed maintenance the wheelchair s expected lifespan is approximatel...

Page 35: ...30 XXXX XX XX ISO 7176 19 2008 XXX mm XXX mm Product Name SKU Number Maximum safe slope with anti tip tubes fitted Depends on wheelchair setting posture and physical capabilities of the user CE Mark User s Guide Date of manufacture Serial number This symbol means Medical Device Manufacturer s address Crash tested according to ISO 7176 19 2008 Seat depth Seat width Load Maximum XXX kg kg max X ...

Page 36: ...zes Brakes Brake pull to lock with long lever Leg support Leg support angle adjustable Footplate depth adjustable Amputation support Back Smartsit comfort back Angled pushing handle Pushing handle Pushing handle for neck support Neck support Armrests and clothes protector Armrests with short pads standard height Armrests with long pads high Armrests with short pads high Hemiplegia armrest Clothes ...

Page 37: ...rocess Process to return goods contact your dealer Service part Part that is durable and may be subjected to natural wear and tear or natural contamination during normal operation within the lifetime of the product User Those who use the product Warranty The rights and obligations set forth in this document Warranty period The period of time during which the warranty is valid Warranty provider Sun...

Page 38: ...eing modified or items having been added by others than Sunrise Changes in cosmetic appearance by use Failure to observe the instructions for use and maintenance use other than normal use wear and tear negligence collateral damage by neglect of earlier symptoms overloading third party accidents non original parts used and defects not caused by the product Circumstances beyond our control flood fir...

Page 39: ...erefore be interpreted as an obligation on the part of Sunrise Medical Sunrise Medical 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 Sunrise Medical ...

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