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Globetraveller user manual
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6.
TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT IN CAR
Your Excel® wheelchair is designed to be easily transported by car. Your wheelchair is foldable so the total width is
limited to an average measure of 20 cm. Further your wheelchair is equipped with swing away and detachable
footrests. At the same time some wheelchairs can be equipped with a couple of size decreasing accessories, like
quick release (detachable) rear wheels and a foldable backrest.
6.1 De-assembly
Take away the foot rests on the front side of your wheelchair (see chapter 5 ‘Instructions for use and mounting
options’).
1.
Remove the seat cushion if your wheelchair is equipped with one;
2.
Fold the wheelchair:
Stand next to the wheelchair. Get a hold of the seat in the middle of the rear and front and pull is straight
up. To fold the chair completely, tilt the chair sideward (so the wheels can not drag) and push the sides
towards each other.
Attention! A number of Excel® wheelchairs have lengthened backrest upholstery on the lower side. This
lower side is equipped with a Velcro strap, which is folded under the seat. You will have to loosen this first
before folding the chair.
3.
If it is necessary to, due to a small space, remove the rear wheels or use the foldable backrest, than see
chapter 5, ‘Instructions for use and mounting options’.
6.2 Assembly
If the rear wheels are removed, you will have to place them back first (see chapter 5, ‘Instructions for use and
mounting options’).
1.
Go stand next to the wheelchair, tilt the wheelchair a bit towards you and push the seat tube down. The
wheelchair will un-fold. Go stand before the wheelchair and push again on the two seat tubes to ensure that
they are directly on the frame. This is confirmed by flat seat upholstery.
Warning:
If you de-assemble/assemble the wheelchair, ensure yourself that both tubes are on their places in
the holders on the front of the frame. If not, the chair is unsafe for use.
7. MAINTAINENCE
Protect your Excel® wheelchair by having it serviced regularly.
We strongly advise you to let your wheelchair check at lease once a year by a qualified Excel® dealer, who will only
use Excel® spare parts. This periodic inspection will ensure you that the wheelchair will function perfectly for
years.
There are a lot of things you can do yourself to keep your wheelchair in optimum condition. If you regularly check
the wheelchair and perform (small) maintenance, this will extend the lifetime and increase the ease of use.
7.1 Tyres
Examine tyres periodically for wear and replace them as needed.
Air tyres:
These tyres should be checked weekly for correct tyre pressure. You will find the recommended
tyre pressure on the rear wheels and you can check it with a standard car or bicycle tyre pressure
gauge. If the tyres of the wheelchair not have the correct pressure it will lean to the side where the
minimum pressure is. It will also influence the driving comfort and it will mean you have to exert
more effort to move the wheelchair.
