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MB3196-EN

Adjusting the height of 
the backrest 

Figure 26

The wheelchair is equipped as standard 
with a height-adjustable backrest.  

The height is adjusted by undoing and 
removing the fastening screws (26A) on the 
backrest tubing and then pulling the tubing 
to the correct height.

Then adjust the Velcro adjustment and 
backrest cover.

NB: When making this adjustment you 
must apply thread lock, such as Loctite 
Blue No. 253, to all screwed connections.

Figure 26

Figure 26

Figure 27

Adjusting the wheelchair

Adjusting the angle of the back 

Figure 27

The angle of the back can be adjusted 
from -5° to 15°. As a standard the angle 
is 5°.

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Loosen the Velcro cover to access the 
angle adjustment mechanism.

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Undo screw (27A)

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Push or pull the back to desired angle. 
Tighten the screw (27A)

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Make sure you adjust to the same 
angle on both sides

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Страница 1: ...USER MANUAL EN MB3196 EN D...

Страница 2: ...d in tight spaces Exigo 20 is easy to transport in a car or in other vehicles the chair is only 30 cm wide when folded Exigo 20 can be easily adapted to the needs of each user A wide range of adjustme...

Страница 3: ...3 Parts of the wheelchair 4 Assembly and transport 5 Using the wheelchair 6 Adjusting the wheelchair 11 Fitting a positioning belt 19 Safety 20 Safety in cars 21 Maintenance 24 Technical specification...

Страница 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...

Страница 5: ...ext 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 wheelch...

Страница 6: ...ght 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 T...

Страница 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...

Страница 8: ...er 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...

Страница 9: ...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 1...

Страница 10: ...ants to have a better lifting position they may lift one on each side of the chair Negotiating obstacles kerbstones Figure 18 When negotiating kerbstones or similar swing up the anti tip stabiliser Th...

Страница 11: ...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...

Страница 12: ...ircle 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 e...

Страница 13: ...t 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...

Страница 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 sc...

Страница 15: ...stment and backrest cover NB When making this adjustment you must apply thread lock such as Loctite Blue No 253 to all screwed connections Figure 26 Figure 26 Figure 27 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjust...

Страница 16: ...n the brake block and the wheel 29A is about 2 5 cm It should not normally be necessary to adjust the brakes from the position in which they are delivered Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser Figure 30 Y...

Страница 17: ...and retighten the screws Adjusting the angle of the leg supports Figure 32 The angle of the leg supports can be set to 70 80 or 90 Undo the screw 32A Push or pull the leg support to the desired angle...

Страница 18: ...ew When the armrest is adjusted to the desired position the clothes protector can be moved in order to avoid openings to the wheel Loosen the screw 34C and push the clothes protector up or down Re tig...

Страница 19: ...y adapted to the wheelchair user The belt 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...

Страница 20: ...els 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 us...

Страница 21: ...r 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 requi...

Страница 22: ...ds 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 f...

Страница 23: ...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 reg...

Страница 24: ...he 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...

Страница 25: ...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 bicycl...

Страница 26: ...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...

Страница 27: ...m Use a special tyre lever 41B 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...

Страница 28: ...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 specificatio...

Страница 29: ...29 MB3196 EN Labelling Product name CE mark Seat width Seat depth Max user weight Climbing angle Anchorage points car Year and month of production Serial number...

Страница 30: ...oods contact your dealer Service part Part that is durable and may be subjected to natural wear and tear or natural contamination during normal operation within the lifetime of the product User Those...

Страница 31: ...been added by others than Handicare Changes in cosmetic appearance by use Failure to observe the instructions for use and maintenance use other than normal use wear and tear negligence collateral dam...

Страница 32: ...32 10 11 9 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 MB3196 EN Accessories...

Страница 33: ...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 guar...

Страница 34: ...34 MB3196 EN Notes...

Страница 35: ...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 pro...

Страница 36: ...Dealer Serial number...

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