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Overall user manual
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THE CHANGE OF INSTITUTIONS TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR CAN HAVE MAJOR IMPACT ON THE OPERATION OF THE
WHEELCHAIR AND YOUR SAFETY.
INSTITUTIONS OF THE FACTORY SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR 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 Excel® G5 Kids / G5 Junioir
The wheelchair is available in self propel and transit versions, 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 will 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
Excel® G5 ‘Kids’
Excel® G5 ‘Junior’
Seat width
30, 32½ and 35 cm
35, 37½ and 40 cm
Seat depth
30, 32½ and 35 cm
35, 37½ and 40 cm
Seat height
42½ and 45 cm
42½ and 45 cm
Backrest height
25 – 35 cm (adjustable)
25 – 35 cm (adjustable)
Total width
Seat width + 22 cm
Seat width + 22 cm
Total length
> 92 cm
> 92 cm
Total height
> 80 cm
> 80 cm
Folded width
34 cm
34 cm
Armrest height
16 – 35 cm
16 – 35 cm
Weight (complete)
14 kg
14 kg
Transport weight
11 kg
11 kg
Maximum user weight
80 kg
90 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.
