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Exigo 10

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Page 2: ...ortable and has good rolling characteristics A total width only 18 cm greater than the seat width provides good accessibility through narrow doors and in tight spaces Exigo 10 is easy to transport in a car or in other vehicles the chair is only 30 cm wide when folded Intended use Exigo 10 is designed for both indoor and outdoor use This wheelchair has been developed for persons with disabilities a...

Page 3: ...troduction 2 Contents 3 Parts of the wheelchair 4 Assembly and transport 5 Using the wheelchair 6 Fitting a positioning belt 14 Safety 15 Safety in cars 16 Maintenance 19 Technical specifications 23 Labelling 24 Guarantee 26 ...

Page 4: ...or the different parts of the wheelchair Have a look at figure 1 and note the relevant parts on your wheelchair The equipment on your wheelchair may vary slightly from the figure shown Backrest with backrest cover Armrests Clothing guards Seat Leg support Frame Footplate Pushing handle Driving wheels Hand rim Brake Wheel block Front castor wheel fork Front castor wheel Figure 1 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 1...

Page 5: ...next to the seat tubing NB Do not grasp the seat tubing you may catch your fingers Put the seat cushion accessory in position and ensure that it lies correctly on the seat fabric Folding up the wheelchair Figure 4 Remove the seat cushion accessory and fold up the footplates or remove the leg supports before you fold up the wheelchair Grasp the seat fabric and lift it directly upwards The seat will...

Page 6: ...tre of the driving wheel to remove or replace the wheel NB Check that the wheel is properly fastened by making sure that the button pops out about 5 mm when the wheel bolt is fully in the casing Armrests swing up Figure 6 Press the release button and pull up the armrest Ensure that the armrest locks into position when you swing it back down Figure 5 Figure 6 ...

Page 7: ...sier The leg support is released by turning the handle 7A inwards or outwards while swinging the leg support Once the leg support has been swung to the side it can be lifted up and removed completely if desired To replace it follow the above procedure in the reverse order The handle will automatically lock itself Using the wheelchair Figure 7 ...

Page 8: ...iser is adjusted as standard with a clearance to the floor which makes it possible to negotiate door sills and similar Figure 9 Figure 8 Using the brakes Figure 8 Pull the brake lever towards you to lock the brake The brakes are only designed to keep the chair stationary Under no circumstances must they be used as a driving brake Using the wheelchair ...

Page 9: ...d out of the chair Figures 10 11 and 12 Engage the brakes Swing the leg supports out if necessary Move yourself to the front of the chair before transferring to another chair bed etc Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Using the wheelchair ...

Page 10: ...tants to have a better lifting position they may lift one on each side of the chair Negotiating obstacles kerbstones Figure 15 When negotiating kerbstones or similar swing up the anti tip stabiliser Then place a foot on the tipping bar while you simultaneously push with the pushing handles Steep ground If you frequently use the wheelchair on hilly surfaces we recommend that a separate assistant br...

Page 11: ...n if you wish to raise the seat height Retighten the screws Figure 17 Figure 16 Adjusting the height of the back of the seat Figure 16 You can adjust the height of the back of the seat using any of the methods described below Move the wheel up or down If you move the wheel up you lower the seat height If you move the wheel down you raise the seat height Change to larger or smaller driving wheels U...

Page 12: ...the screw in the hub of the castor wheel fork Move the wheel up or down Retighten the screw Change to larger or smaller castor wheels Using a smaller castor wheel lowers the seat height whereas a larger castor wheel will raise the seat height If you change the castor wheels to a smaller model this will reduce the turning circle and thereby make it easier to negotiate tight spaces It will also prov...

Page 13: ...brakes from the position in which they are delivered Adjusting the length of the leg supports Figure 21 To adjust the length of the leg rest unscrew the screws 21A adjust to the desired length then replace the screws and tighten Figure 21 Figure 20 Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser Figure 20 You should adjust the anti tip stabiliser when you have changed the centre of gravity of the chair Undo the...

Page 14: ...elt should lie firmly over the hip at an angle of approx 45 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 Placing the belt over the hip against the soft skin of the stomach can result in the wrong sitting position and the user sliding forward in the wheelchair...

Page 15: ...eels moving the front castor wheels changing the backrest height etc this will affect the chair s rolling characteristics balance and tipping point Therefore be particularly careful when starting to use the chair again It is recommended that a qualified helper be used when transferring into and out of the chair Ensure that clothing bags and other items do not get caught in the wheel spokes Be awar...

Page 16: ...ir 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 10 has marked off four points Figure 25 that must be used when securing the wheelchair The rear ...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...d 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 Support and positioning equipment must not be regarded as safety equipment seat belts if they are not labelled in accordance with the requirements of ISO 7176 19 2008 h The wheelchair should be inspected by a representative of the manufacturer befo...

Page 19: ...the wheelchair well after washing it or after it has been used in rainy conditions If a degreasing agent is used moving parts should be greased afterwards Disinfection Disinfection must only be carried out by qualified personnel The wheelchair can be disinfected with disinfectants that contain 70 80 ethanol Do not use disinfectants containing chlorine or phenol Cleaning the seat and backrest cover...

Page 20: ... they lose some of their locking ability and should be replaced Driving wheels The driving wheels are fitted with spokes These should be checked and adjusted at least once a year Contact a local bicycle dealership or your nearest technical aids centre Quick release hub for wheels The quick release hub for the driving wheels requires regular inspection Check that the ball bearings are working satis...

Page 21: ...r each year Check that the brakes function correctly Adjust if necessary Check that the tyres are in good condition and that there has been no damage to the sidewalls Ensure that the chair is clean and that all moving parts function correctly Check for any slack in the front castor wheel forks and adjust if necessary i e the axle should run freely around its axis but there should be no slack up or...

Page 22: ...im Use a special tyre lever 27B if necessary Take care to ensure that the tube does not become pinched between the lever and the rim Fitting the tyre Put the tube into the new tyre and apply a friction reducing agent tyre fitting lubricant or soap on the edge of the tyre 27C Ensure that the edge of the tyre sits well down in the depression of the wheel rim on one side Bend the tyre over the rim ed...

Page 23: ...d 49 5 cm Backrest height 40 43 cm Armrest height 24 cm Total height 90 cm Total width Seat width 18 cm Transport width 30 cm Total length 100 cm Weight of chair 17 5 kg Max user weight 140 kg Technical specifications The wheelchair and most of the parts are manufactured using a special aluminium alloy The backrest and seat are covered with flame retardant material The driving and caster wheels ca...

Page 24: ...24 MB3195 GB Labelling Product name CE mark Seat width Seat depth Max user weight Climbing angle Anchorage points car Year and month of production Serial number ...

Page 25: ... Amputation blocks Assistant brake Front castor wheels Leg support adjustable angle Backrest Velcro Table Fitting instructions are supplied with accessories Contact your nearest Handicare branch for accessories and spare parts ...

Page 26: ...res tubes and upholstery are not covered by this guarantee Damage to accessories is not covered by this guarantee Equipment which is treated irresponsibly or used in a manner contrary to the guidelines in this user manual will not be covered by the guarantee Procedure for claims under the guarantee Equipment which proves not to function satisfactorily shall be returned to the authorised Handicare ...

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Page 31: ... therefore be interpreted as an obligation on the part of Handicare Handicare 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 Handicare Notes ...

Page 32: ...A June 2012 Handicare Manufactured by Handicare www handicare com ...

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