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Handicare Legend 2 Exigo User Manual Download Page 18

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MB3151-CA

Fitting a positioning belt

Fitting a positioning belt
(accessory)

Figures 33 and 34

• Undo the screws (33A)

• Locate the fastening brackets as

shown in figure 34. Attach them with
the screws you removed, or use the
screws that came with the fastening
brackets

• Feed the positioning belt through the

slots in the fastening brackets

Figure 33

Figure 34

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Summary of Contents for Legend 2 Exigo

Page 1: ...MB3151 CA User Manual Canada Legend 2 Exigo ...

Page 2: ...provides good accessibility through narrow doors and in tight spaces Legend 2 Exigo is easy to transport in a car or in other vehicles the chair is only 30 cm wide when folded Legend 2 Exigo can be easily adapted to the needs of each user A wide range of adjustments can be made and the procedures used are intuitive and require minimal use of tools or replacement of parts Intended use Legend 2 Exig...

Page 3: ... Parts of the wheelchair 4 Assembly and transport 5 Using the wheelchair 6 Adjusting the wheelchair 11 Fitting a positioning belt 18 Safety 19 Maintenance 20 Technical specifications 24 Labelling 25 Accessories 26 Warranty Legend 2 Exigo Canada 28 ...

Page 4: ... 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 Bearing housing for front castor wheel Front castor wheel fork Front castor wheel Figure 1 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: ...ight adjustable pushing handles Figure 6 The pushing handles can be adjusted by releasing the locking handle while simultaneously pulling the pushing handle upwards or downwards to the desired height Then tighten the locking handle again You can remove the pushing handles completely by releasing the locking handle pressing in the sprung plug 6A and pulling up on the pushing handles Armrests swing ...

Page 7: ... 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 Figure 9 Figure 10 Using the wheelchair Figure 8 Adjusting the height of the armrests Figure 8 Press the release button A and raise or lower t...

Page 8: ...ser is adjusted as standard with a clearance to the floor which makes it possible to negotiate door sills and similar Figure 12 Figure 11 Using the brakes Figure 11 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 13 14 and 15 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 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Using the wheelchair ...

Page 10: ...ommend that a separate assistant brake be installed CAUTION Before lifting the chair and user ensure that the leg supports are properly connected to the frame and the handle latch is engaged see page 7 Swinging out fitting removing the leg supports Also ensure that the handle latch is not disengaged by your hand while lifting If the Exigo is configured with optional adjustable height push handles ...

Page 11: ...n the wheelchair s manoeuvrability and rolling characteristics Adjusting the height of the back of the seat Figures 19 and 20 You can adjust the height of the back of the seat using any of the methods described below Move the wheel blocks up or down If you move the wheel blocks up you lower the seat height If you move the wheel blocks down you raise the seat height see page 16 Change to larger or ...

Page 12: ...circle and thereby make it easier to negotiate tight spaces It will also provide more room for your legs On the other hand using larger castor wheels will increase the turning circle but will make it easier to negotiate uneven surfaces Change to a longer or shorter front castor wheel fork A shorter castor wheel fork will lower the seat height reduce the turning circle and make it easier to negotia...

Page 13: ...ight Retighten the screws Adjusting the centre of gravity Figure 23 If you want the wheelchair to run more freely you can move the driving wheels forwards If you want the wheelchair to be more stable and less likely to tip you can move the driving wheels back Loosen the fastening nut 23A on the wheel a few turns twist the casing 23B through 90 and move the wheel to the desired hole Twist the adapt...

Page 14: ... screw Adjusting the angle of the front castor wheel Figure 25 Undo the screw 25A a little Undo the screw 25B Insert the Allen key into the turning wheel 25C and turn it to the desired angle see the scale Tighten the screw 25B Thread lock such as Loctite Blue No 243 may be used Then tighten the screw 25A If the front castor wheel is at the correct angle the bearing housing will be vertical and at ...

Page 15: ...s Loctite Blue No 253 to all screwed connections Figure 26 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the brakes Figures 27 and 28 The wheelchair is delivered as standard with brakes which are adjusted to the middle driving wheel position To move the brakes undo the screw 27A located on the inside of the frame at the front of the chair Move the entire brake assembly along the track to the desired position...

Page 16: ...ngth of the leg supports Figure 30 The leg supports have a graduated scale 30A on the outside which will help you to get the correct length Adjust the length of the leg supports by unscrewing the fastening screws 30B about 5 mm Then adjust the leg supports to the desired length and retighten the screws Adjusting the angle of the leg supports Figure 31 The angle of the leg supports can be set to 70...

Page 17: ... can adjust the seat depth by up to 5 cm by moving the seat fabric forwards or backwards Loosen the seat fabric Pull the seat fabric forwards to lengthen the seat or backwards to shorten it Fasten the seat fabric again Figure 32 Adjusting the wheelchair ...

Page 18: ...ry Figures 33 and 34 Undo the screws 33A Locate the fastening brackets as shown in figure 34 Attach them with the screws you removed or use the screws that came with the fastening brackets Feed the positioning belt through the slots in the fastening brackets Figure 33 Figure 34 ...

Page 19: ...difications are made to the chair such as moving the drive wheels 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 ...

Page 20: ...rectly spraying the ball bearings Dry 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 Cleaning the seat and backrest covers The upholstery and backrest cover can be washed in a washing machine at 60 C See the washing instructions on the various textiles Conditions which could damage the wheel...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ...eel 8 pneumatic 250 2 5 35 Inspection after six months thereafter 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 shou...

Page 23: ...im Use a special tyre lever 35B 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 35C 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 24: ... cm Armrest height 22 27 cm Total height 89 cm Transport height 89 cm Total width Seat width 18 cm Transport width 28 cm Total length 97 cm Transport length 99 cm Weight of chair 15 9 kg Transport weight 10 1 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...

Page 25: ...25 700 001 MB3151 CA Labelling Product name Model Seat width Seat depth Max user weight Serial number CE mark Year and month of production Climbing angle ...

Page 26: ...26 10 13 12 11 9 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 MB3151 CA Accessories ...

Page 27: ... wheel forks various sizes Leg supports Leg support adjustable angle 2 Footplate depth adjustable 3 Footplate adjustable angle Amputation support 4 Plaster cast leg support 5 Armrests and clothing guards Armrests with short pads Backrest Height adjustable pushing handles 6 Pushing handle Pushing handle with neck support fastening Other accessories Pump electric 7 Crutch holder Table 8 Seat cushion...

Page 28: ...d wear items and are not covered by this warranty Cosmetic appearance of items will change as a result of use and are not covered by this warranty Items added to the equipment by the buyer or by a user are not covered by this warranty Any damage to items added to the Handicare supplied equipment caused by the Handicare supplied equipment is not covered under this warranty Any damage to the Handica...

Page 29: ...ivery of the equipment This will assist Handicare to initiate and to provide your appropriate warranty coverage It is strongly recommended that your equipment receive an annual service inspection by an authorized Handicare dealer within 30 days of the anniversary of the purchase date Revised November 2009 Tel 1 800 514 7061 Fax 1 888 251 9187 www handicare ca ...

Page 30: ...efore be interpreted as an obligation on the part of Handicare AS Handicare AS 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 AS Notes ...

Page 31: ...31 MB3151 CA Notes ...

Page 32: ...03 Utgitt mai 2009 Handicare AS Manufactured by Handicare AS www handicare com Canadian Office Handicare Inc 355 Norfinch Drive Toronto Ontario M3N 1Y7 Tel 416 739 8333 1 800 514 7061 www handicare ca ...

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