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5. Settings and mounting instructions 

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 electric wheelchair is an Excel Airide 

 

As mentioned earlier in this manual, The Excel Airide is available in 3 versions: the B-ace, the X-tend and 
the S-preme. Also the Excel Airide Go! and the Excel Airide Compact are available. You should be aware 
what implementation you have. 

Warning:

 

Making adjustments to your electric wheelchair can cause big risks for your safety and the function of 
your electric wheelchair. Adjustments made by yourself are not advised and carried out at your own 
risk. 

 

5.1.  Tools and technical information 

For setting up and maintaining your wheelchair you may need a selection of the following tool: 

 

Phillips-head screwdriver  

 

Spanner 

 

 

 4, 5 and 6 mm  

 

Plug or ring spanners    

10 and 13 mm  

5.2. Technical information 

 
Batteries 
 

Maximum size batteries 

260mm x 172mm x 210 mm 

Battery Capacity 

50Ah / 75Ah GEL or AGM sealed batteries 

Maximum permissible charging voltage 

24V 

Maximum charging current 

10A 

Connector type 

Manual control cabinet 

Insulation 

Class 2double isolated 

On the next page you will find the other specifications of the Airide Excel, Excel Airide Go! and Excel Airide 
Compact. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Airide B-Ace

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...r electric wheelchair We recommend that you keep this manual it is also your proof of warranty and it will be useful for referring to at a later date The safety instructions in this guide are general guidelines that must be seen as broad guidelines It is possible that you develop your own ways for many common actions However we advise you to consults a professional for assistance in developing saf...

Page 3: ...ctric wheelchair p 23 5 4 Use of the armrests p 23 5 5 Use of the feet rests p 24 5 6 Use of the leg rests option on the B ace X tend S preme Go Compact p 26 5 7 Anti tip wheels p 28 5 8 Lightning option on the X tend S preme Go p 28 5 9 Use of the amputation support option on the B ace X tend S preme p 28 5 10 Back angle adjustment with gas spring option on the B ace X tend S preme p 29 5 11 Back...

Page 4: ...aintenance p 36 7 1 Storage after use p 36 7 2 Charging the batteries of the electric wheelchair p 36 7 3 Batteries p 36 7 4 Tires p 37 7 5 Cleaning p 38 8 Problem analyses and solutions p 39 9 Warranty p 40 9 1 Warranty request p 40 9 2 Warranty application p 40 10 Service and maintenance table p 41 10 1 General maintenance instructions p 41 10 2 Service checklist p 42 ...

Page 5: ...f both the electric wheelchair and the user 2 Serial number Every electric wheelchair has its own unique serial number You must have this number when making technical requests or if warranty parts are required 3 Production date The date on which your electric wheelchair was manufactured 4 Type number This number indicates which model of electric wheelchair you have again this is always required wh...

Page 6: ...ion to the frame label of Van Os Medical BV it may be that they have different labels on your power chair This can be a label from your dealer or a label with a delivery number for your congregation However these are not important for this guide 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 7: ...diments are described 2 1 Components of the Excel Airide B ace version 1 Controller 7 Feet plate 13 Side frame 2 Armpad 8 Anti tip wheel 14 Back angle adjustment 3 Clothing protector 9 Drive wheel 15 Armrest 4 Seat 10 Swivel wheel 16 Backrest 5 Feet rest 11 Mudguard 17 6 Batteries 12 Fork for the swivel wheel 18 1 2 3 4 9 16 6 5 7 8 15 14 13 12 11 10 ...

Page 8: ...udguard 2 Armpad 8 Feet plate 14 Back angle adjustment 3 Clothing protector 9 Swivel wheel 15 Lightning 4 Seat 10 Drive wheel 16 Armrest 5 Comfort leg rest 11 Fork for the swivel wheel 17 Backrest 6 Side frame 12 Freewheel lever 18 Headrest 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7 ...

Page 9: ...ck angle adjustment 2 Armpad 8 Swivel wheel 14 Lightning 3 Clothing protector 9 Drive wheel 15 Armrest 4 Seat 10 Fork for the swivel wheel 16 Backrest 5 Electric adjustable leg rest 11 Freewheel lever 17 Headrest 6 Side frame 12 Mudguard 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17 16 15 14 1 13 12 11 ...

Page 10: ...13 Back angle adjustment 2 Armpad 8 Swivel wheel 14 Lightning 3 Clothing protector 9 Drive wheel 15 Armrest 4 Seat 10 Fork for the swivel wheel 16 Backrest 5 Comfort leg rest 11 Freewheel lever 17 Headrest 6 Side frame 12 Mudguard 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 13 12 17 15 16 ...

Page 11: ...e equipped with options and accessories not pictured You will see this yourself whilst reading this manual Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice 2 6 General explanation of the functions and possibilities of your electric wheelchair Your electric chair is designed for drive comfort the unique shock absorption system absorbs the shock and vibration to a large extent Y...

Page 12: ...tteries in it The Excel Airide Go is similar to the Excel Airide X tend version The Excel Airide Compact is also available This electric wheelchair isn t fitted with lights but has like the Excel Airide Go a narrow frame This also means that smaller batteries sit in the electric chair The wheels are 12 rear wheels and 8 casters The Excel Airide Compact is similar to the Excel Airide B ace version ...

Page 13: ...adjustment 30 cm X Combined electrically adjustable height 30 cm adjustable tilt in space 45 degrees X Electrical adjustable tilt in space 0 25 degrees X Combined electrically adjustable height 30 cm adjustable tilt in space 30 degrees X Electrical length compensation comfort leg supports X Excel Airide Compact Options Possible Not possible Electric backrest adjustment X Electrical height adjustme...

Page 14: ...eat and backrest this may cause you to burn yourself Electromagnetic radiation such as cell phones radios or other sources of electromagnetic radiation can affect your electric wheelchair Your electric wheelchair can affect other electromagnetic fields such as electric doors alarm systems etc If this happens please contact your Excel dealer Pay attention to the signs symbols and instructions marke...

Page 15: ...em can result into very dangerous circumstances The adjustment should be performed by your Excel dealer Before you start using the electric wheelchair make sure that your clothing or clothing accessories cannot get stuck in the wheels or other parts Please note that in the winter the batteries have a lower capacity a light frost is 75 of normal capacity and at a temperature lower than 5 C is 50 Th...

Page 16: ...g and the instructions of these symbols 1 Refer to the manual before use 2 Freewheel switches in drive position Freewheel switches in push position 3 Battery charging point 4 Taxi fixation point 5 Fracture risk Note that when the joystick swings away there is nothing pinched 6 Watch your hands and fingers near moving parts when adjusting the height and or adjusting the tilt angle of the electric w...

Page 17: ...ation of the functions 1 Battery display 2 On off button 3 Horn 4 Speed indicator 5 Speed lower 6 Speed higher 7 Joystick Below the VR2 Seats Lights controller is displayed with an explanation of the functions 1 Battery display 2 On off button 3 Horn 4 Lightning 5 Flashing lights 6 Speed higher 7 Speed lower 8 Seat adjustment 9 Flashing light left 10 Flashing light right 11 Joystick 1 2 3 6 5 4 1 ...

Page 18: ... back and forth 10 Speed lower 11 Flashing light left 12 Joystick 4 3 Making transfers Getting on and off the electric wheelchair Before you make a transfer you must always check The joystick is off The freewheel levers are in the drive position Warning Never stand on the footrests during a transfer If you fully stand on the footrests the seat may tilt leading to dangerous situations and damage Ma...

Page 19: ... tray before you remove the armrest 4 4 Driving with the electric wheelchair Check the electric wheelchair on the following points Check the tire pressure in case you have pneumatic tires Check if the batteries are completely charged the green lights on the indicator should be lit Check the lighting Check if the freewheel lever has been put in to the drive position You control your Excel Airide th...

Page 20: ...ents which can cause the electric wheelchair to tilt 4 7 Driving on a slope As mentioned earlier in this manual is 8 14 1 the normal operating environment for both the FWD and the RWD versions While driving on a slope that is steeper than the maximum degree this may have a negative effect on the stability Always drive with caution on a slope The stability and performance of the electric wheelchair...

Page 21: ...owest Make sure the front wheels are straight in front of the curb Move the joystick slowly forwards Drive always as slowly as possible down of the curb and never change your direction Warnings Never drive on or off obstacles that are higher than 6 cm Never use your Airide on stairs ...

Page 22: ...se big risks for your safety and the function of your electric wheelchair Adjustments made by yourself are not advised and carried out at your own risk 5 1 Tools and technical information For setting up and maintaining your wheelchair you may need a selection of the following tool Phillips head screwdriver Spanner 4 5 and 6 mm Plug or ring spanners 10 and 13 mm 5 2 Technical information Batteries ...

Page 23: ...kg 4 kg Static stability Backward Up Sideways 15º 15º 15º 15º 15º 15º 15º 15º 15º Turning distance 1200 mm 1330 mm 1880mm 2010mm 1880mm 2010mm Range with 50 Ah batteries 20 km 20 km 20 km Range 75 Ah batteries 30 km x x Grade ability obstacles outside 60 mm 80 mm 60mm 80mm 60mm 80mm Maximum speed forward 6 10 km u 6 km u 6 km u Maximum speed backward 5 km u 5 km u 5 km u Seat angle adjustment 0 6 ...

Page 24: ... to execute before continuing The The facilitator should control the freewheeling switches Never move the neutral switches in the push on a slope When the freewheeling switches fact is the electromagnetic brakes off put in the push this electric wheelchair down a slope can drive The electromagnetic brakes only work in the driving position Set the freewheeling switches directly to the drive positio...

Page 25: ...ntact your Excel dealer Height adjustment of the armrest Loosen picture 8 button Move the armrest to the desired height picture 9 Turn the knob firmly Make sure the arm is properly fixed by put upward move if you can turn the knob more tightly to the armrest 5 5 Use of the feet rests Footrest swing and remove Pull the U shaped lever picture 10 Swivel the footrest outward picture 11 Pull the foot s...

Page 26: ... firmly put on the same number Angle of the footrest adjustment To adjust the angle of the foot plate you will need the supplied spanner Place the wrench on the screw photo 14 Loosen the screw completely You can now take the footplate off the footrest Choose the desired angle of the footplate Retighten the screw firmly note the auxiliary lines on the base plate by selecting the desired angle Check...

Page 27: ...e Go Compact Swinging away and remove the comfort leg rests Pull the lever picture 17 Swivel the leg rest to the outside picture 18 Pull take the leg support right up to it off Folding away the calf plate Grasp the calf plate picture 19 Move the calf plate towards the leg support picture 20 Fold the calf plate off to the outside of the leg support picture 21 Picture 15 Picture 16 Picture 17 Pictur...

Page 28: ...djustment of the length of the comfort leg rest Loosen the knob picture 24 Set the desired length of the leg rest in Turn the knob to secure Make sure the leg rest firmly attached and that both sides are equally long Adjusting the angle of the footplate To adjust the angle of the footplate of the leg rest you should sit on your power chair and put your feet on the footplates You can adjust the ang...

Page 29: ...e of the amputation support option on the B ace X tend S preme On your electric wheelchair there is the possibility to choose to have an amputation support instead of a standard footrest on your electric wheelchair Below is the explanation of the amputation support function Amputation support inside and outside swiveled Stand up for your electric wheelchair Pull the black lever picture 30 You can ...

Page 30: ...en the lever is on the same side of the control box to the outside Push the lever in picture 32 Move the backrest picture 33 to the desired angle to move with you weight the backrest Release the lever to lock picture 34 Backrest to the desired angle 5 11 Backrest adjustment To adjust the back pull the strap that is attached to the back of the seat see picture 35 With the seat forward or backward t...

Page 31: ...is is done by using the supplied Allen wrench to turn the confirmation of the head rest See picture 40 When you reach the desired height of the head turn the attachment of the head with the hex key You can adjust the headrest between the two positions on picture 41 and 42 are shown You can also adjust the headrest itself by making it wider or narrower These options are displayed on the pictures be...

Page 32: ...d the attachment as shown in picture 48 5 15 Electric height adjustment 30 cm option on the B ace X tend S preme Go Compact For user convenience you can take a height adjustment of 30 cm picture 49 More information and explanations can be found in 4 2 the control box 5 16 Combined electrically adjustable height 30 cm adjustable tilt in space 45 degrees option on the X tend en S preme The electric ...

Page 33: ...rol box 5 19 Electric elevating leg rest option on the B ace X tend S preme Go Compact One option you have Excel Airide electric comfort leg support this you can control through control box picture 52 and 53 More information and explanations can be found in 4 2 the control box 5 20 Suspension The springs are different between the different Excel Airides The Excel Airide has an air suspension This ...

Page 34: ... batteries with the supplied hex wrench you can get the batteries out as on picture below 56 is shown 5 22 Other options on the Excel Airide Furthermore you have Excel Airide still available the following adjustment possibilities or options You will need to contact your Excel dealer Setting the depth Setting the height Adjust the backrest Changing the operating system settings Picture 56 ...

Page 35: ...a 4 point integrated restraint system attached which meets ISO 10542 Please note that this system must be suitable for the total weight of the electric wheelchair The weight depends on options and accessories Therefore always weigh the electric wheelchair so that you re sure you are using the correct restraint system The restraint systems require mounting rails to mount in the car and the four poi...

Page 36: ...safety belt must be as tight as possible and may not be twisted Make sure armrests do not impede the safety belt wheels etc When there is a work tray mounted to the electric wheelchair that does not meet the safety requirements you should do the following Remove and store the work tray separately in the vehicle Mounted to the electric wheelchair with shock absorbing material between the user and t...

Page 37: ...heelchair We recommend you to recharge Your electric wheelchair after each use immediately Stand up for your electric wheelchair Switch the system off The charging plug from the control box is located at the front of the control box picture42 Plug the charger into the charging plug from the control box picture 43 and the plug in the socket The electric vehicle is charging 7 3 Batteries In the Exce...

Page 38: ... are almost empty or drive on the batteries when they are completely empty This can severely damage the batteries Replacing batteries When the capacity of the batteries is smaller and you can only drive short rides you should replace the batteries Please contact your Excel dealer Warning The batteries of your Excel Airide contain acids Damaged batteries can seriously damage health Always follow th...

Page 39: ...on with the electrical installation Never use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents This could cause scratches on your Excel Airide Do not use organic solvents such as white spirit paint thinner or turpentine Removing dry dirt Clean the dirty parts first with a wet sponge Use preferably clean water or mild soap water Rub the parts then dry with a soft cloth ...

Page 40: ...is not working correctly Verify that the batteries are loaded Turn the electric wheelchair off and on again Make sure all battery plugs are securely attached Check if the freewheel lever in the travelling position Check the position of the speed controller If the error persists Contact your Excel dealer ...

Page 41: ...n Os Medical UK Ltd accepts no responsibility if the electric wheelchair needs to be replaced or repairs required as a result of Not maintaining the electric wheelchair and the components in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations or the non use of original parts specified Damaging the electric wheelchair or components by negligence accident or incorrect use Adjusting the electric wheel...

Page 42: ...gs Below we give you a list of the maintenance you can do yourself Every week Check the tire pressure Every month Check the upholstery on tear and wear Check the wheel clearance on the front and the rear wheels and check if the wheels run smoothly Operation of the brakes Each quarter Check all bolts screws and nuts and tighten where necessary Check the tread of the tires for wear Tip In chapter 7 ...

Page 43: ...nt line out Frame for example fracture welding seams plastic component Arm rest for example fixation rigid arms Sealing Wax Coating Chrome Seat cushion Upholstery for example adjust straps Fasteners on all components Mechanical parts for example motor brake Teflon treatment of all moving parts Checked by Initials Inspection date Service stamp dealer In practice the usage intensity varies from pers...

Page 44: ...43 CERAH FRANCE ISO 7176 15 ...

Page 45: ...an therefore differ from the actual product Van Os Medical UK Ltd Excel House Ashbrooke Park Sherburn in Elmet North Yorkshire LS25 6PJ Tel 44 0 1977 681400 E mail sales vanosmedical com www vanosmedical com Van Os Medical B V Koperslagerij 3 4651 SK Steenbergen The Netherlands Tel 31 0 167 57 3020 E mail info vanosmedical nl www vanosmedical com ...

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