Summary of EXCEL
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Read instructions before use user manual excel g6 ‘high active’.
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~ 1 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com you and / or your attendant must read and fully understand this manual before use general information you have just purchased a van os medical ...
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~ 2 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com contents 1. Identification .......................................................................................................................
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~ 3 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com 6 7 1. Identification your wheelchair is equipped with a unique identification number. You can find this number on the cross frame of your whee...
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~ 4 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com 17 2. General explanation concerning your wheelchair 2.1 components of the wheelchair 1 back coating 10 ball head 2 push handle 11 front fork 3...
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~ 5 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com 3. Safety regulations van os medical uk ltd specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or property damage which may occur during...
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~ 6 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com - a ‘wheelie’ is extremely dangerous to the user and will cause serious damage to the wheelchair - never connect anything to the wheels, this m...
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~ 7 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com 4 instructions for use you will have to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. It is most important to learn the safest methods to devel...
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~ 8 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com reaching / bending sideward 1. Manoeuvre the chair as closely as possible to the object you want to reach. You can use your rear wheels; 2. Mak...
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~ 9 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com - the attendant is already standing on the pavement and makes sure that the wheelchair stands with the rear wheels as closely to the pavement a...
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~ 10 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com we recommend you to use anti-tip wheels. They prevent you from tipping the wheelchair over backwards (figure 12). Depending on the model of yo...
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~ 11 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com 4.4 going up and down stairs stairs are one of the largest obstacles for wheelchair users. However, with a little help from others it is possi...
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~ 12 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com making adjustments to your wheelchair can cause big risks for your safety and the function of your wheelchair. Adjustments made by yourself ar...
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~ 13 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com folding the wheelchair (compact) - put the brakes on the wheelchair; - fold away the foot plates and remove the foot or leg rest, see chapter ...
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~ 14 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com setting height of the footplate for adjusting the height of the footplate you need to use the enclosed number 4. - loosen both bolts on the fo...
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~ 15 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com adjusting the armrest height (optional armrest) to adjust the height of this armrest, you have to use the supplied wrench number 4. - loosen t...
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~ 16 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com 5.8 using the rear wheels (tire table) and anti-tip wheels removal of the rear wheel you can remove the rear wheels using the quick release sy...
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~ 17 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com 5.9 using accessories and other options on your wheelchair the seat cushion your wheelchair is equipped with a 5 cm thick, nylon seat cushion....
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~ 18 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com product identification product : physically propelled wheelchair brand : excel model/type : g6 version : ‘ high active’ manufacturer : name va...
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~ 19 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com 6. Transport and transit in car your excel® wheelchair is designed to be easily transported by car. Your wheelchair is foldable so the total w...
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~ 20 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com pu tyres: more and more we use pu tyres (polyurethane or puncture-free tyres) on the wheelchair. You can recognise these tyres because they do...
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~ 21 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com 7.7 cleaning it is important to clean your wheelchair regularly. - clean the upholstery, chassis and plastic components on the wheelchair regu...
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~ 22 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com 9. Warranty 9.1 warranty application together with your wheelchair you get the factory warranty. However, it is possible that your dealer offe...
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~ 23 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com with normal circumstances no responsibility is accepted when the wheelchair needs replacement or repairs as a direct result from: 1. Not maint...
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~ 24 ~ overall user manual © 2009 van os medical uk ltd. Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, fax +44(0)1757 706011, e-mail: sales@vanosmedical.Com , www.Vanosmedical.Com 10.2 service checklist for optimal life your wheelchair should be periodically maintained by an authorized dealer. Service interval: ............
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