Excel Mobil User Manual

EXCEL

EXCEL

EXCEL

EXCEL

EXCEL

User Manual

Excel Mobil

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© 2014 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd., Excel House, 2 Ashbrooke Park

, Lincoln Way, Sherburn in Elmet,North Yorkshire, LS25 6P

Tel. [phone], Fax [phone],

E-mail: [e-mail], www.vanosmedical.com

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YOU AND/OR YOUR ATTENDANT MUST READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND

THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE.

General Information

You have just purchased a wheelchair from Van Os Medical UK Ltd. We want to thank
you for your confidence in our Excel products. The wheelchair is a quality product.

The policy of Van Os Medical UK Ltd. is to continuously improve the quality and
reliability of our products. We reserve the right, therefore, without proper
notification, to alter this guide.

It is important that you read this manual carefully. The manual contains important
information on the safe use and maintenance of your manual wheelchair. We
recommend that you keep this manual, it is also your proof of warranty and it can
come in useful later.

The safety instructions in this guide are general guidelines that should be seen as
broad guidelines.

Your new wheelchair requires frequent maintenance much of which you can do
yourself. We want you to take your wheelchair once a year to be inspected by an
expert.

Caution!

In this guide you will find informative notes and warnings. These are clearly
identified by the symbols and the appearance of the text.

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Tip

Information.

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Warning:

To avoid personal injury, follow the instructions.

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© 2014 VAN OS MEDICAL UK Ltd., Excel House, 2 Ashbrooke Park

, Lincoln Way, Sherburn in Elmet,North Yorkshire, LS25 6P

Tel. [phone], Fax [phone],

E-mail: [e-mail], www.vanosmedical.com

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1 INDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................... 4

2 GENERAL EXPLANATION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR ....................................................................... 5

2.1 COMPONENTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR ..............................................................................................5

2.2 GENERAL EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR ................................5

3 SAFFETY REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................ 6

3.1 GENERAL SAFETY ......................................................................................................................6

3.2 WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE ..........................................................................................................6

4 USER INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 7

4.1 SAFETY TIPS ............................................................................................................................7

4.2 NEGOTIATING PAVEMENTS AND UNEQUAL SURFACES ........................................................................8

4.3 GOING UP AND DOWN RAMPS .....................................................................................................9

4.4 GOING UP AND DOWN STAIRS .....................................................................................................9

5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS ............................................................... 10

5.1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................10

5.2 UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR.................................................................................11

5.3 USE OF THE FOOTPLATE AND FOOTREST .......................................................................................11

5.4 ARMRESTS ............................................................................................................................13

5.5 BRAKES ................................................................................................................................15

5.6 THE FOLDING BACKREST ...........................................................................................................15

5.7 USING THE PUSH HANDLES .......................................................................................................16

5.8 USE OF THE SEAT BELT .............................................................................................................17

5.9 USE OF THE QUICK RELEASE REAR WHEEL......................................................................................17

6 TRANSPORT THE WHEELCHAIR ............................................................................................... 18

6.1 DE-ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................18

6.2 ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................18

7 MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................... 18

7.1 TYRES ..................................................................................................................................18

7.2 BRAKES ................................................................................................................................18

7.3 CROSS FRAME .......................................................................................................................18

7.4 REAR WHEELS........................................................................................................................18

7.5 FRONT CASTOR AND FRONT CASTOR FORK ....................................................................................19

7.6 UPHOLSTERY .........................................................................................................................19

7.7 CLEANING ............................................................................................................................19

8 PROBLEM ANYLYSIS AND SOLUTIONS ..................................................................................... 20

9 WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 21

9.1 WARRANTY APPLICATION .........................................................................................................21

9.2 WARRANTY DEFINITION ...........................................................................................................21

10 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................ 22

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1 INDENTIFICATION

Your Excel Mobil wheelchair is equipped with a unique serial number. You can find
this number on the frame of your wheelchair. Below is an example of the frame label
on which you can find the identification number. Furthermore you will find the
explanation of the various data stored on the frame label listed below.

1. Model name The model name from your wheelchair.

2. Definition Description of the design of your wheelchair.

3. Warranty This is the warranty period. Chapter 9 describes

your warranty terms and conditions in more
detail.

4. Serial number The unique serial number. You will need this

number when making technical requests or if
warranty parts are required.

5. Maximum weight The largest occupant weight allowed for your

wheelchair.

6. Production date Production date of your wheelchair.

7. Type number This number indicates what type of wheelchair

you have, again this is always required when
making technical calls.

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2 GENERAL EXPLANATION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR

2.1 Components of the wheelchair

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In depth adjustable push handle

9

Backrest

2

In depth adjustable arm pad

10

Armrest

3

Rear wheel

11

Cloth protector

4

Rim

12

Seat

5

Brake

13

Cross frame

6

Bearing house

14

Footrest

7

Front fork

15

Heel strap

8

Front castor

16

Footplate

Your wheelchair is equipped with a number of elements and parts. You should know
these before continue reading this manual. Designs and specifications may change
without prior notice.

2.2 General explanation of the function and possibilities of your wheelchair

Your wheelchair is foldable and designed so that it is easy to transport. Your
wheelchair is a medical equipment product and is not a standard consumer product.
You must follow this manual completely to ensure good, optimal and safe use of your
wheelchair.

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, Lincoln Way, Sherburn in Elmet,North Yorkshire, LS25 6P

Tel. [phone], Fax [phone],

E-mail: [e-mail], www.vanosmedical.com

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3 SAFFETY REGULATIONS

Van Os Medical UK Ltd. specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or
property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with laws or
ordinances. The Excel Mobil is if the instructions for use as described in this manual
are followed you will have a highly secure and stable product. It is however possible
that, when the Excel Mobil is not used properly, dangerous situations may occur.

3.1 General safety

Protect your Excel wheelchair by checking it regularly. When a part of your
wheelchair is not functioning properly, a dangerous situation could occur.

 Warning:

You must keep your wheelchair in a good state to guarantee safe use.

3.2 Warnings for safe use

 Warnings:

 Failure to follow all the instructions in this manual may result in damage to the

scooter or serious injury;

 Avoid using your wheelchair on roads. Use pavements if possible;
 Do not use your wheelchair on sand, rough area, wet and slippery surfaces or

surfaces with little grip;

 Do not use the wheelchair when it is broken or is not functioning correctly;
 This model of wheelchair is not suitable for use as a seat in a motor vehicle.

The wheelchair could fail in a vehicle impact, leading to injury of the
wheelchair occupant or others;

 Do not lean over the back of the wheelchair. This can result in rolling over the

wheelchair;

 Do not drive into curbs;
 For suitable protection from potential obstruction the footrests should be a

minimum of 7 cm clear of the ground;

 Engage the brakes when you are in or on a lift and when you want to get off;
 Before leaning or reaching forward, push your bottom to the back of the chair

and face the castors forwards;

 Never connect anything to the wheels, this may cause damage to the

wheelchair and also effect the balance of the wheelchair and may injure the
user;

 Place the wheelchair on a stable, flat surface and engage the brakes before

transferring to or from the wheelchair;

 The maximum weight capacity has been indicated on your wheelchair frame

label;

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, Lincoln Way, Sherburn in Elmet,North Yorkshire, LS25 6P

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E-mail: [e-mail], www.vanosmedical.com

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 Do not stand on the footrests, this will cause the wheelchair to tip over and

injure the user (figure 1);

 Unauthorized modification and or use of parts not supplied by Van Os Medical

UK Ltd. will invalidate the warranty of this wheelchair and may lead to injury
to the user and or damage to the wheelchair.

4 USER INSTRUCTIONS

You will have to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. It is most important to
learn the safest methods to develop the daily activities in accordance to your life
style. Consult your medical advisor or therapist for assistance by developing safe and
effective techniques for your daily activities and your physical possibilities.

4.1 Safety tips

Daily operations such as getting off the wheelchair, reaching and bending in the
wheelchair will cause a change of weight distribution and in the center of gravity of
you and your wheelchair. You will need to perform these movements and techniques
as described below.

Transferring

Transferring in a wheelchair is a difficult manoeuvre. Consult your physical therapist
for assistance in developing your individual technique. The possibilities you have for
making a transfer are depending on your physical characteristics. We advise you to
discuss this first with your physical therapist.
However if you have sufficient body strength and you want to transfer to and from
the wheelchair can you best do this in the following manner:

Figure 1