User manual Legend 2 Exigo
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1. Negotiating obstacles kerbstones Figure 18 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 brake be installed 10 Eee Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 MB3151 GB Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the seat height The seat height can easily be adjusted You can also change the angle of the seat by having a different seat height front and back By changing the seat angle you can achieve better stability and sitting comfort The various methods of adjusting the seat height also have an effect on the wheelchairs manoeuvrability and rolling characteristics Figure 19 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 smaller driving wheels rigure 20 Using larger driving wheels raises the seat height whereas smaller driving wheels lower the seat height MB3151 GB ESI 11 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjus2. be washed regularly with warm soapy water If the frame is very dirty a degreasing agent may be used The frame may be washed with a high pressure hose If you use this method avoid directly 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 wheelchair The chair should not be used at temperatures below 35 C or over 60 C No specific requirements are made in connection with humidity or air pressure No further requirements are made regarding storage conditions 2 eee MB3151 GB Maintenance Screws and nuts Screws and nuts can become loose over time Therefore remember to check and if necessary retighten all screws and nuts on a regular basis A thread locking product such as Loctite Blue No 243 may be used If self locking nuts have been removed 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 re
3. dimensions and with different tyres solid high pressure and pneumatic tyres e Wheel for single hand operation e Friction hand rim e Friction cover e Spoke protectors 1 e Assistant brake e Quick release hub for users with weak hands Front castor wheels and castor fixings e Front castor wheels of various dimensions and with different tyres solid or pneumatic tyres e Front castor wheel forks various sizes Leg supports e Leg support adjustable angle e Footplate depth adjustable e Footplate adjustable angle e Amputation support e Plaster cast leg support MB3151 GB Armrests and clothing guards e Armrests with short pads Backrest e Height adjustable pushing handles e Pushing handle e Pushing handle with neck support fastening Other accessories e Pump electric e Crutch holder e Table e Seat cushion standard e Seat cushion Smartsit Basic e Seat cushion Smartsit Comfort GD Hip belt 42 Fastening for hip belt Rucksack Seat bag e Head and neck support 3 Fitting instructions are supplied with accessories Contact your nearest Handicare branch for accessories and spare parts rr 27 Guarantee Guarantee This guarantee applies to all new Handicare manual wheelchairs sold through authorised Handicare AS dealers This product is guaranteed for two years from the date of delivery Handicare AS guarantees that the product will not have any faults with regard
4. the seat height at the back 12 EE MB3151 GB Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the height of the back of the seat Figures 22 and 25 The height of the back of the seat can be raised or lowered by moving the wheel block up or down in the frame e Undo the screws 22A e Move the wheel block up if you wish to lower the seat height e Move the wheel block down if you wish to raise the seat height e 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 e 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 e Twist the adapter back 90 and retighten the fastening nut well NB Remember to adjust the brakes MB3151 GB Figure 22 Figure 23 Eee 13 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the height of the front of the seat Figures 24 and 25 When adjusting the height of the seat you should adjust the height of the front castor wheels before you adjust the angle Move to another position in the castor wheel fork Figure 24 e Undo the screw in the hub of the castor wheel fork e Move the wheel up or down e Retighten the screw Adjusting the angle of the front castor wheel Figure 2
5. 5 e Undo the screw 25A a little e Undo the screw 25B e Insert the Allen key into the turning wheel 25C and turn it to the desired angle see the scale e 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 90 to the floor You can achieve this by using a right angle or set square against the bearing housing and floor 14 eee Figure 25 MB3151 GB Adjusting the wheelchair 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 Figure 26 must apply thread lock such as Loctite Blue No 253 to all screwed connections 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 The correct distance between the brake block and the wheel 28A is abou
6. Legend 2 User Manual 6 MB3151 GB d handicare Introduction Congratulations on your choice of new wheelchair Quality and functionality are keywords for all Handicare wheelchairs Legend 2 Exigo is manufactured by Handicare AS For your own safety and in order to get the greatest benefit from the features of your new wheelchair we recommend that you read this user manual carefully before you start to use the wheelchair About Handicare Legend 2 Exigo Legend 2 Exigo has been developed in collaboration with the market The result is a unique wheelchair that is very comfortable 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 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 Exigo is designed for both indoor and outdoor use This wheelchair has been developed for persons with disabilities and as an aid for those who have problems with walking Users who can control the wheelchair by rolling steering and braking it themselves can use the wheelchair without an assistant This user manual accompanies Legend 2 Exigo Handi
7. ations 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 and other items do not get caught in the wheel spokes Be aware of the danger of possible trapping injuries avoid putting your fingers between the clothing guard and the wheel and between the wheel and the brake If while using the chair it is necessary to raise the front of the chair in order to negotiate an obstruction never do this by just pressing down on the pushing handles Tread on the tipping bar while exerting moderate pressure on the pushing handles Sitting in a wheelchair for a long period of time increases the danger of pressure sores If there is a high risk of pressure sores we recommend the use of special seat cushions to counteract the problem MB3151 GB ESI 19 Maintenance Maintenance described in this section can be carried out by the user Other maintenance work should be carried out by qualified personnel at the supplier in your municipality or at the technical aids centre For information about repairs or servicing please contact the technical aids centre in your county Washing the frame The frame should
8. care AS www Handicare com 2 eer MB3151 GB Contents DENTE CUCU Le po ERE IEEE e RE a e SE II OR ENE N RE RAE NI PURE 2 COR LEVI E aca oaia mea oua ai lesin aici ui ala aaa adam 3 Parts of the wheelchair mna anna eee anna ennnaannnnnana ananas 4 Assembly and transport cccccceeeesseeeseseeeeeneeeeseeneeseeeneeaeenneeseees 5 Using the wheelch li ice cinei mai aaa aaa iai ei a 6 Adjusting the wheelchair ccccccsssecsseseeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeenseeeeneneees 11 Fitting a positioning DOM saca nacaioeae ama aia ris aaa iati aaa alai ai 18 SI c 9 le cita iu ali galiu nai av ei a eine i 19 Maintenance AIE PRR RER RA RR RR RR E E RR RR 20 Technical specifications mn nise auda aaa i anana iasi iile 24 Eee e ERE BIR ERE T et SRR e ON E PET E E Va a 25 PAC COSSOMCS ni siana ian i ii d aaa mut i lenta i astia 26 MUR ACS EE avea a bi aan ia bul dana a stu iii i 28 NOTES ERIE IRENE II re e SIT SRR Ia TI en E N VINE SIE eer TE 3 29 MB3151 GB ESTE EXIGO Parts of the wheelchair In order to be able to read and understand this manual it is important that you familiarise yourself with the most common terms that we use for 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 oa m S g IEN La 7 Figure 1 Backrest with backrest O E
9. dna Frame Brake Armrests Fociplate Wheel block Bearing housing for Clothing guards O Pushing handle fon s A O seat Driving wheels DD Front castor wheel fork Leg support D Hand rim BD Front castor wheel 4 ESI MB3151 GB Assembly and transport Assembly Figure 2 The wheelchair is supplied complete as standard The only thing you need to do is to unfold the chair and if necessary fit the leg supports Figure 2 Unfolding the wheelchair Figure 3 Unfold the wheelchair by pushing down with flat hands on the upholstery 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 Figure 3 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 fold itself up Make sure that the backrest fabric folds itself backwards Figure 4 MB3151 GB v N AU IL I Y Sos ai ASLO SZ Sy Ss ep 5T ERE ey Y AD A CE A a AO 29 gt Su Pa n Using the wheelchair Quick release hub Figure 5 The wheelchair has a quick release hub E on each of t
10. dths Which height suits the user of the wheelchair depends on two factors the height of the individual and how the chair will be used Consult your dealer or nearest technical aids centre if you are uncertain whether you have the correct height and width All measurements are in centimetres unless stated otherwise Seat width 96 99 42 45 460005100 39 cm adjustable 39 44 cm Total width Seat width 18 cm 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 can be supplied with solid or pneumatic tyres as desired Waste handling Waste relating to packaging parts of the wheelchair or the wheelchair itself can be treated as general waste The main component of the wheelchair is aluminium which can be melted down for reuse The plastic and cardboard used in the packaging can be recycled 24 eee MB3151 GB Labelling Product name Model a Seat width EXIGO Seat depth Y handicare LEEN eee Max user weight Serial number CE mark HandiCare jon a CEI Prodnr ZOO OO1 Year and month LA Production year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 of production N month 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 ee Climbing angle MB3151 GB EI 25 Accessories MB3151 GB 26 Accessories Driving wheel and driving wheel fixings e Amputation blocks e Driving wheels of various
11. gular inspection Check that the ball bearings are working satisfactorily The release bolt and ball bearings should be cleaned and oiled regularly SESSSO Se col SSSSe ESS MB3151 GB ESI 21 Maintenance Recommended pressure The chair is supplied as standard with solid wheels Find the indication of the size on the driving wheel or castor wheel and then read off the recommended maximum pressure in the table Note that a high pressure makes the chair easier to roll whereas a low pressure gives a smoother ride For optimal rolling characteristics the pressure should be checked regularly Driving wheel pneumatic Driving wheel high pressure Front castor wheel 6 pneumatic Front castor wheel 8 pneumatic Inspection after six months thereafter each year e Check that the brakes function correctly Adjust if necessary e Check that the tyres are in good condition and that there has been no damage to the sidewalls e Ensure that the chair is clean and that all moving parts function correctly e 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 down e Check and if necessary adjust all screwed connections Repairs Apart from s
12. he driving wheels Depress the button in the centre of the driving wheel to remove or replace the wheel 6 NB Check that the wheel is properly fastened by making sure that the button pops out about 5 mm when the wheel bolt ol e is fully in the casing Figure 5 Height 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 Sy pressing in the sprung plug 6A and pulling up on the pushing handles Figure 6 Armrests swing up Figure 7 e Press the release button and pull up the armrest Ensure that the armrest locks into position when you swing it back down 6 ae MB3151 GB Using the wheelchair Adjusting the height of the armrests Figure 8 e Press the release button A and raise or lower the armrest Figure 8 Swinging out fitting removing the leg supports Figures 9 and 10 The leg supports can be swung in and out or removed to make transfers easier The leg support is released by turning the handle 9A inwards or outwards while swinging the leg support Once the leg support has been swung
13. mall repairs to paintwork the replacement of tyres and inner tubes and the adjustment of the brakes all repairs must be undertaken by qualified personnel at the supplier in your municipality or at the technical aids centre For information about repairs or servicing contact the technical aids centre in your county 22 eee MB3151 GB Maintenance Replacing pneumatic tyres Figure 35 Pneumatic tyres are an accessory Removing the tyre Remove the wheel then deflate the tyre by depressing the little pin in the valve or unscrewing the valve Ensure that the edge of the tyre sits well down in the internal depression of the wheel rim 35A Bend the edge of the tyre over the rim 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 edge Take care to ensure that the tube does not become pinched Inflate to the correct pressure and fit the wheel to the chair MB3151 GB Figure 35 EEE 23 Technical specifications Technical specifications and measurements The wheelchair is supplied as standard in various different seat heights and seat wi
14. repaired If the buyer is unable to return the equipment to the authorised Handicare AS dealer that sold it the buyer should contact Handicare AS s head office in Norway tel 47 69 24 44 00 in order to obtain the name of an authorised dealer that can undertake the repair under the guarantee The buyer should have to hand the model number serial number purchase date and description of the fault whenever contacting the dealer SD handicare 28 EESTI MB3151 GB MB3151 GB Notes 29 Notes Warning The content of this user manual is only intended as information This information may be changed without warning and must not therefore 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 30 Eee MB3151 GB MB3151 GB Notes 31 Manufactured by handicare Handicare AS www handicare com 03 Utgitt mai 2009 Handicare AS
15. t 2 5 cm It should not normally be necessary to adjust the brakes from the position in which they are delivered Figure 28 MB3151 GB EI 15 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser Figure 29 You should adjust the anti tip stabiliser when you have changed the centre of gravity of the chair e Undo the screws 29A Push or pull the anti tip stabiliser to the correct position e There should be a maximum of 25 mm from the end of the anti tip stabiliser to the floor e Retighten the screws Adjusting the length 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 Figure 30 Adjusting the angle of the leg supports Figure 31 The angle of the leg supports can be set to 70 80 or 90 e Undo the screw 31A e Push or pull the leg support to the desired angle e Insert the screw into the correct hole and tighten Figure 31 16 Ee MB3151 GB Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the seat depth Figure 32 You can adjust the seat depth by up to 5 cm by moving the seat fabric forwards or backwards e Loosen the seat fabric e Pull the seat fabric forwards to lengthen the seat or backwards to shorten it e Fasten
16. the seat fabric again Figure 32 MB3151 GB 17 Fitting a positioning belt Fitting a positioning belt accessory Figures 33 34 and 35 e Undo the screws 33A Figure 33 e 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 S ir positioning 24 belt through LI aiff ST A y K LAE 0 the slots in N NA lt j the fastening brackets Figure 34 16 EE MB3151 GB Safety Do not stand on or exert great pressure on the footplates A wheelchair should be considered as a replacement for walking Users must therefore move among pedestrians and not on trafficked roadways When you wish to transfer out of the chair ensure that you are on as stable and even a surface as possible In order to ensure that the chair does not move make sure that the brake is in the locked position Legend 2 Exigo must not be used as a passenger seat in a vehicle The wheelchair user must be transferred to the vehicle s passenger seat and must use the vehicle s safety belt The maximum weight capacity for Legend 2 Exigo is 140 kg You should regularly inspect the chair to reassure yourself that all screws bolts and other fastenings are secure The chair should not be used as a seat in motorised vehicles When the chair is in use always ensure that the anti tip stabiliser is activated When any modific
17. ting the height of the front of the seat Figure 21 You can adjust the height of the front of the seat using any of the methods ss Front castor described below Bearing housing Move the front castor wheel to a higher or Front lower position in the castor fork sph castor By moving the castor wheel to a higher a wheel position in the castor fork 21A you lower the seat height by moving the castor Figure 21 wheel to a lower position you raise the seat height 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 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 negotiate tight spaces It will also provide more room for your legs A longer castor wheel fork will raise the seat height and will also give you the option of changing to a wider range of castor wheels NB Remember to adjust the angle of the castor wheel when you have changed the seat height you should also adjust the brakes when you have adjusted
18. 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 10 MB3151 GB ESI 7 Using the wheelchair Using the brakes Figure 17 Pull the brake lever towards you to lock the brake A The brakes are only designed to keep the chair stationary Under no circumstances must they be used as a driving brake Anti tip stabiliser Figure 12 The anti tip stabiliser is deployed by pulling it out while simultaneously turning it down The anti tip stabiliser is adjusted as standard with a clearance to the floor which makes it possible to negotiate door sills and similar Figure 12 8 eer MB3151 GB Using the wheelchair Transferring into and out of the chair Figures 13 14 and 15 e Engage the brakes e Swing the leg supports out if necessary e Move yourself to the front of the chair before transferring to another chair bed etc E NA AN K i Figure 15 MB3151 GB EX 9 Using the wheelchair Negotiating obstacles steps Figures 16 and 17 If the wheelchair is to be lifted up or down steps with the user in the chair if possible use the recommended lifting points The lifting points are the pushing handles and leg supports In order for the assistants to have a better lifting position they may lift one on each side of the chair
19. to both materials and workmanship and that it will meet all the requirements specified in the sales brochure Handicare AS guarantees free repairs and maintenance as well as replacement of any defective parts provided that the damage was caused during normal use as described in the user manual All claims replacement of parts and service to be covered by the limited guarantee described below must be submitted in writing to Handicare AS within 45 days of the failure in order to be covered by the guarantee Exclusions and limitations e Equipment that has been adjusted by someone other than Handicare AS ora representative from the technical aids centre is not covered by this guarantee e Tyres tubes and upholstery are not covered by this guarantee e Damage to accessories is not covered by this guarantee e 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 AS dealer from which the equipment was purchased The dealer will undertake the necessary repairs and service Handicare AS will endeavour to provide the dealer with the necessary parts to carry out the repair but the guarantee does not cover carriage of equipment to or from the dealer nor a replacement wheelchair while the customer s wheelchair is being
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