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Overall user manual
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MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR CAN CAUSE BIG RISKS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE FUNCTION OF
YOUR WHEELCHAIR. ADJUSTMENTS MADE BY YOURSELF ARE STRONGLY ADVISED AGAINST AND CARRIED OUT AT
YOUR OWN RISK. ALWAYS SEEK ADVICE FROM AN APPROVED DEALER BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.
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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® G6 ‘High Active’
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® G6 ‘High Active’
Seat width
40, 42½, 45 and 50 cm
Seat depth
42, 44½ and 47 cm
Seat height
46*, 48*, 50*, 52 and 54 cm
*only available with standard front fork
Backrest height
36½, 39 and 41½ cm (adjustable)
Total width
18 cm + seat width
Total length
> 88 cm
Total height
> 86 cm
Folded width
33 cm
Armrest height
19 – 26 cm, height adjustable
Weight (complete)
12.9 kg (transit version: 13.5 kg)
Transport weight
7.6 kg
Maximum user weight
130 kg
5.2 Opening and closing the wheelchair
Opening the wheelchair
(Compact)
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Get a hold of both sides of the wheelchair and pull them apart, see figure 1;
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Go to the front of the wheelchair. Pull the black loop which you will find on the cross-frame until you hear a
click that confirms that it is in place, see figure 2;
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Go to the back of the wheelchair, get the push handles and straighten the back until you hear a click that
confirms it is in place;
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Place the strips back on the backrest, see figure 3;
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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
