2GOability Infineon XS5000 User manual

UserManual
care & mobility products
infineon
XS5000

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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 2GOability wheelchair and we want to thank you for the confidence in our INFINEON®
products. The INFINEON® wheelchair is a quality product. It is adjustable in many different ways and it can also be
easily upgraded.
The policy of 2GOability is to continually improve the quality and reliability of our products. We reserve the right,
therefore, without prior notification, to alter this guide.
It is important that your guide for the use of the wheelchair is read carefully. The manual contains important
information about the safe use and maintenance of your wheelchair. We recommend that you keep this guide, it's
also your proof of warranty and you will find it useful for referring to at a later date.
The safety instructions in this guide are general guidelines that must be seen as broad guidelines. It is possible that
you develop your own ways for many common actions. However, we advise you to consult a professional for
assistance in developing safe and effective techniques with regards to your daily activities and your physical
capabilities.
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 a professional. You will find a maintenance schedule later in this
manual.
You'll also find that this manual includes a detailed description of all the available settings of your wheelchair.
Many of these options require, as well as repairs to your wheelchair, the knowledge of a professional. We therefore
advise you to consult a professional if your wheelchair requires repairs or a modification.
Caution!
In this guide you will find informative comments, recommendations and warnings. These are clearly identified by
the below symbols and the appearance of the text: -
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Recommendation Damage to equipment is possible if recommendations are not followed
Warning To avoid personal injury, warnings must be followed
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Contents
1. IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................... 3
2. GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR WHEELCHAIR............................................................... 4
2.1 COMPONENTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR.................................................................................................... 4
2.2 GENERAL EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR ................................................... 4
3. SAFETY REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................ 5
3.1 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS ....................................................................................................... 5
3.2 WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE.............................................................................................................. 5
4INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .......................................................................................................... 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 ......................................................................................................... 11
5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS ....................................................................... 12
5.1 TOOLS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 12
5.2 OPENING AND CLOSING THE WHEELCHAIR............................................................................................. 12
5.3 USE OF THE FOOTPLATE AND FOOTREST .............................................................................................. 13
5.4 USING THE ELEVATING LEG REST (OPTIONAL)......................................................................................... 14
5.5 USING THE CALF PLATE (OPTIONAL) .................................................................................................. 15
5.6 USING THE WHEELCHAIR BRAKE....................................................................................................... 16
5.7 USING THE ARMREST ................................................................................................................. 16
5.8 WHEELS (TYRE TABLE)............................................................................................................... 17
5.9 USING ACCESSORIES AND OTHER OPTIONS ON YOUR WHEELCHAIR ..................................................................... 17
6. TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT IN CAR ............................................................................................ 18
6.1 DE-ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................ 18
6.2 ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................ 18
7. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 TYRES................................................................................................................................ 18
7.2 BRAKES .............................................................................................................................. 19
7.3 CROSS BRACE......................................................................................................................... 19
7.4 REAR WHEEL ......................................................................................................................... 19
7.5 FRONT CASTOR AND FRONT CASTOR FORK ............................................................................................ 19
7.6 UPHOLSTERY ......................................................................................................................... 19
7.7 CLEANING ............................................................................................................................ 20
8. PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SOLUTIONS ........................................................................................ 20
9. WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................ 21
9.1 WARRANTY APPLICATION ............................................................................................................. 21
9.2 WARRANTY DEFINITION............................................................................................................... 21
10. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 22
10.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................. 22
10.2 SERVICE CHECKLIST ................................................................................................................. 23

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1. IDENTIFICATION
Your wheelchair is equipped with a unique identification number. You can find this number on the cross 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. Production date The date on which your wheelchair was manufactured.
2. Serial number Every wheelchair has its own unique identification number. YOU must have this
number when making technical requests or if warranty parts are required.
3. Maximum user weight The largest occupant weight allowed for protection of both the wheelchair and the
user.
4. Type number This number indicates which model of wheelchair you have, again this is always
required when making technical calls.
5. Model name The model name of your wheelchair starts with the brand name Infineon. The brand
name Infineon is followed by an additional model description that forms the model
name of your wheelchair.
6. Usage application Where you can use your wheelchair.
7. Warranty Here the guarantee period of your wheelchair is reflected. Chapter 9 describes your
warranty terms and conditions in more detail.
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2. GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR WHEELCHAIR
2.1 Components of the wheelchair
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Back coating
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Ball head
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Push handle
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Front fork
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Backrest
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Front wheel (swing castor)
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Hand rim
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Foot plate
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Rear wheel
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Foot rest
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Parking brake
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Seat
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Axle bracket
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Armrest
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Frame
Your wheelchair is equipped with a number of elements and parts. You should know these before continue reading
this manual. Your wheelchair can be equipped with options and accessories not pictured. You will see this yourself
whilst 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 a foldable one, which is designed to be easy to transport in a car. Mainly, we divide the
wheelchairs into two categories: self propel version with large rear wheels, and the transit version with small rear
wheels. You can look at the rear wheel to see which type of wheelchair you have. If you wheelchair has big 24”
rear wheels and you can move it yourself it is a self propel version. If you wheelchair has small 12” rear wheels and
you need a supervisor to push the wheelchair it is a transit version.
Your wheelchair is a product falling into the medical equipment 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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3. SAFETY REGULATIONS
2GOability specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or property damage which may occur during any
use which does not comply with laws or ordinances. If used correctly, the Infineon wheelchair is an utmost safe
and stable product, if the instructions for use as described in this manual are followed. However, it is possible
when the Infineon wheelchair is not used correctly, dangerous situations may occur.
3.1 General safety regulations
Protect your Infineon wheelchair by checking it regularly. When a part of your Infineon wheelchair is not
functioning properly, a dangerous situating could occur. YOU MUST KEEP YOUR WHEELCHAIR IN A GOOD
CONDITION TO ENSURE SAFETY IN USE.
Periodical inspection, correct adjustment of your wheelchair and timely replacement of damaged and worn parts
will result in use for years without any problems. A qualified 2GOability dealer, who will use only 2GOability
replacement parts, will take care of your wheelchair to ensure a long lifetime.
Warning:
YOU must your keep wheelchair in a good state to be able guarantee use and ambulatory the security
in.
3.2 Warnings for safe use
Warnings:
-do not use your wheelchair on streets or roads, only on the pavements;
-do not use your wheelchair in sand, rough area, wet and glade surfaces or surfaces with little grip;
-the transport of your wheelchair is in all vehicles, including vehicles which are adapted developed
especially and/or for the transport of your wheelchair, is at your own risk. We accept absolutely no
liability for this. We recommend you, if you want nevertheless to transport your wheelchair, to contact
a recognised manufacturer of taxi fixations to take with the carrier, your supplier and/or systems to
choose an appropriate system for your wheelchair and situation;
-do not try to ascend ramps without installed anti tippers, never ascend a hill without anti tippers;
-do not lean concerning the back of the wheelchair. This can result in rolling over the wheelchair;
-before leaning or reaching forward, sit back into the chair and face the castors forward:
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-A ‘wheelie’ is extremely dangerous to the user and will cause serious damage to the wheelchair
-Never connect anything to the wheels, this may cause damage to the chair and also effect the balance of
the chair and may injure the user;
-Do not stand on the footrest this will cause the chair to tip and injure the user
(figure 4);
-For suitable protection of potential obstruction the lowest point of the footrests serves minimum 7 cm
free of the ground;
-Place the wheelchair on a stable, flat surface and attach the brakes before you get off or.
-Attach the brakes when you use the wheelchair in a lift or on a wheelchair lift and when you want to get
off;
-The standard weight capacity has been indicated on your frame label;
-Unauthorized modification and or use of no 2GOability parts will void the warranty of this chair and
may lead to injury to the user and damage to the chair.
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4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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 wheelchair will cause change the
weight distribution and the centre of gravity of you and your wheelchair. You will need to perform these
movements and techniques as shown 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 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:
To get out of the wheelchair:
First of all you must make sure that your wheelchair stand as closely as possible to the place of where you want sit.
Put the castors forward and attach the brakes. Swing away the footplates and place your feet on the ground. You
are now in position to carry out the operation. Shift your weight to the front of the chair, you can use the armrests
as a support and move yourself to the place where you want sit. If necessary you can use a transfer board.
To get in:
To get in your wheelchair you need to do the same things as when you want to get out of the wheelchair, only in
reversed order.
Reaching / bending forward
1. Make sure that you are as close as possible to the object;
2. Make sure the front wheels are turned forward. If not, go forwards and then backwards to turn the wheels fully
to the front;
3. Engage the wheel brakes;
4. You can now move towards the target with caution to keep the wheelchair from falling.
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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. Make sure the front wheels are fully turned to the front. If not, go forwards and then backwards to turn the
wheels fully to the front;
3. You can now pick up the object. While you pick up the object you need to make sure you keep it as close as
possible to the wheelchair (picture 7 and picture 8).
Reaching / bending backward
1. Manoeuvre the chair as closely as possible to the object. You can use the rear wheels. For example they will
indicate how close you can come to object;
2. Do not engage the wheel locks. If your weight moves while reaching, it is better to drive in that direction than
tipping the wheelchair.
3. Do not reach further than your arm can reach. If you are in doubt, you reposition the chair (picture 9);
4.2 Negotiating pavements and unequal surfaces
Going up the pavement:
If you ascend a pavement, we advise to do this together with an attendant. The attendant can help you in two
different ways, however we advise you to do it the first way.
-You and the attendant reach to pavement facing forward. The attendant must pull the push handles towards
him and place his foot on the stepper on the rear side of the wheelchair. Because of this there is a lever effect
that tips the wheelchair (see picture 10).
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-The attendant is already standing on the pavement and makes sure that the wheelchair stands with the rear
wheels as closely to the pavement as possible. The user of the wheelchair needs to lean backwards. This way
the wheelchair will tip backwards and the attendant can pull the chair on the pavement. The attendant needs
to make sure that the front wheels are on the pavement before he lets the wheelchair down.
If you want to go up a pavement alone, you should move your weight as far forward as possible by bending forward.
Then you must provide a so-called 'Wheelie', to get the front wheels on to the pavement (see figure 3, under the
heading “Warnings for safe use”). You can only perform this action if you have practiced it with a trained expert.
Going down the pavement:
If you want to go down the pavement, we advise you to do this with an attendant. The attendant should move the
wheelchair forward to the curb. Then the user should lean back so the attendant can tilt the wheelchair to find a
balance point. When the wheelchair is balanced the attendant can move the wheelchair slowly off the curb. When
the wheelchair is off the pavement, the attendant can let the front wheels back onto the ground.
If you want to independently go off the pavement, you should do this in reverse (Figure 11 shows what not to do).
You can do this only if you've practiced with a trained expert.
4.3 Going up and down ramps
Most people can climb short slopes by themselves. This of course depends on your body strength, stamina and the
gradation of the slope. Inspect the slope always for risks, such as holes or slippery and uneven surfaces before you
drive off. If you can not see the slope, ask someone to inspect it for you.
Warning:
A slope of more than 5 degrees can be dangerous to descending or climbing. Remember that the
friction of your hands to grab the hand rim is the only way to brake while driving.
Most people develop their own methods to drive up slopes through practice. Sit with your upper body slightly
forward as you climb the slope. Should it be necessary to stop on the slope, you must try to avoid unexpected
movements which may cause tilting when climb further (Figure 12).
If you want to climb a relatively steep slope, we advise you to use the assistance of a supervisor, figure 13.
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We recommend you to use anti-tip wheels. They prevent you from tipping the wheelchair over backwards
(figure 12). Depending on the model of your Infineon wheelchair sometimes these are a standard item and
sometimes they are an optional extra.
Do not carry any weight on the back of the wheelchair whilst ascending (figure 13). This changes the
balance and increases the chances of tipping backwards.
Make sure the footrest is minimum 7 cm from the ground when you are descending a slope. This is in order to
ensure your safety at the end of the slope. Always look forward when you descend and do not lean forward as this
can cause overturning. Lean slightly backward in order to increase stability.
Make sure you have your wheelchair under control at all times. Do not hurry down the slope, but move slowly and
safely. The speed of descent is controlled by the amount of grip strength that you exercise on the hand rims. In an
effort to prevent friction burns to your hands, it is recommended that you use gloves. To reduce the risk that you
burn your hands or lose control over the wheelchair, you need to slowly descend a slope.
Do not use the wheel brakes during the descent. The wheel brakes are designed for static braking of the rear
wheels whilst stationary.
Avoid changing direction as you descend. Despite that your INFINEON® wheelchair is designed for balance and
control, a change of direction on the slope can change the balance which will cause instability.
If you are using an attendant they should be aware that even with a slight slope already considerable traction
should be exercised (figure 15).
Warning:
Using the wheel brakes to slow down the wheelchair whilst driving can cause a sudden stoppage. The
result of this can be that the chair rotates to one side and tilts, or abrupt stops so that the seat tilts
forward.
If your wheelchair is used in an environment where there are many slopes, it is advisable to fit a drum
braking system for the attendant to use.
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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 possible to
climb up and down the stairs when a wheelchair elevator is not available. Only you and your attendants must be
aware of the rather heavy weight to be replaced.
Going up the stairs
You need to go up the stairs backwards. We advise if you want to climb the stairs with a wheelchair you will do this
with the help of a minimum of two attendants. One attendant on the front of the wheelchair and one attendant on
the back of wheelchair. The attendant at the back of the wheelchair grabs the push handles and let the wheelchair
tip backwards until it in balance. When the wheel is in balance the attendant at the front of the wheelchair needs
to grab the side frames. You are now in position to climb the stairs. The attendant on the front pushes the side
frames up until they are above the first step and the attendant on the back makes the first step on the stairs.
Repeat this technique until the last step of the stair, see figure 17. You can let the front castors down when the
attendant on the front has taken the last step.
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Going down stairs
To go down the stairs you need to do the same things as when you where going down the stairs, only in reversed
order and you needs to go down the stairs forwards.
Warning:
Never lift a wheelchair by the push handles, armrests or footrests (picture 16). Always hold a part of
the main frame.
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CHANGING ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR CAN CAUSE BIG RISKS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE FUNCTION
OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR.
ADJUSTMENTS DIFFERENT FROM THE FACTORY ADJUSTMENTS ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
5. 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 Infineon® XS5000
The wheelchair is available as a self propel version, 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 may 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
Infineon® XS5000
Seat width 42 ½, 45 and 50
Seat depth 43 cm
Seat height 45 cm
Backrest height 44 cm
Total width 14 cm + seat width
Total length > 100 cm
Total height > 95 cm
Folded width 30 cm
Armrest height 25 cm
Weight (complete) 17 kg
Transport weight 11.5 kg
Maximum user weight 125 kg
5.2 Opening and closing the wheelchair
Opening the wheelchair
-Make sure you stand to the side of the wheelchair;
-Hold the armrest of the side closest to you, and tilt the wheelchair slightly towards you;
-Push the seat side tubes downwards, this will unfold the wheelchair;
-Then, to fully open the wheelchair, push the side tubes of the seat frame into place (see figure 1);
-Make sure the side tubes are now in the seat receiving brackets on the main frame and check if the seat
coating is flat;
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Folding the wheelchair
-Fold away the foot plates and remove the foot or leg rest, see chapter 5.3;
-Make sure you are next to the wheelchair;
-Get a hold of the seat material at the front and rear in the middle and pull it straight up, see figure 2;
-Tilt the wheelchair slightly and then push the sides toward each other to completely fold the wheelchair.
5.3 Use of the footplate and footrest
Folding the footplate away
-Go to the front of the wheelchair and get a hold of the front of the foot plate;
-Fold the footplate in the direction of the footrest.
Removing the footrests from the wheelchair
-Go to the front of the wheelchair;
-Push the black control lever away from you. You can now swing the footrest inwards and outwards;
-Swing the footrests 90˚ to the outside of your wheelchair and pull the complete footrest straight up from the
tube.
Placing the footrest back on your wheelchair
-Go to the front of the wheelchair;
-Place the footrest with an angle of 90°back on the tube;
-Swing the footrest to the front until you hear a click. This click confirmed that the foot is in position.
Setting height of the footplate
To adjust the height of the footplate you need to use Allen Key number 5.
-Go to the side of the wheelchair, you will notice a black cube;
-Loosen with Allen Key number 5 the bolt in the black cube until you can move the footrest up and down;
-Select the desired height and tighten the bolt down;
-Make sure the footplate is in place and that the length is equal on both sides.
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Setting angle of the footplate
Footrest (infinite adjustment, figure 5)
To adjust the angle of this footplate, you have to use the supplied wrench number 5.
-You need to loosen the bolt completely, see figure 8;
-The footplate can now be removed from the footrest. Select the desired angle of the plate and turn the
screw well. Note the help dashes at the footplate for choosing the desired angle;
-Make sure the footplate is in place.
5.4 Using the elevating leg rest (optional)
You have the possibility to place an elevating legrest on your wheelchair in stead of a standard legrest. In this
section you can read how to use an elevating legrest.
Swinging the elevating legrest away
-Go to the front of the wheelchair;
-Push the control lever away from you;
-You can now swing the elevating legrest inwards or outwards.
Removing the elevating legrest from your wheelchair
-Go to the front of the wheelchair;
-Push the control lever away from you. You can now swing the elevating legrest inwards or outwards;
-Swing the elevating legrests 90˚ to the outside of your wheelchair and pull the complete elevating legrest
straight up from the tube.
Placing the elevating legrest back on your wheelchair
-Go to the front of the wheelchair;
-Place the elevating legrest with an angle of 90°back on the chair;
-Swing the elevating legrest to the front until you hear a click. This click confirmed that the elevating legrest is
in position.
Setting height of the elevating legrest
To adjust the height of the elevating legrest you need to use the Allen Key number 5.
-View the explanation on „standard legrest‟
-Select the desired height and tighten the bolt down;
-Make sure the footplate is in place and that the length is equal on both sides.
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Setting the angle of the elevating legrest
-Push the black handle away from you, see figure 6;
-You can now move the elevating legrests up and down;
-Select the desired height;
-Make sure the elevating legrest is in place.
5.5 Using the calf plate (optional)
You have the possibility to place an elevating legrest on your wheelchair in stead of a standard legrest. On an
elevating legrest you have a calf plate. In this section you can read how to use a calf plate.
Swing away the calf plate
-Go to the front of the wheelchair;
-Get a hold of the middle of calf plate and swing it away by moving the calf plate upwards, see figure 7.
Setting angle of the calf plate
-Hold the calf plate at the top and bottom and by moving up and down, find the correct angle, see figure 8;
-When the calf plate moves too easily you can tighten it by using the Allen Key (No. 5), see figure 9.
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Setting the height of the calf plate
-Turn the calf plate loose, using the Allen Key number 5.
-Remoeve the screw an place this a hole up or down;
-Fasten the calf plate again with the allen key;
-Make sure the calf plate is in the right position.
5.6 Using the wheelchair brake
Putting the wheelchair brake on
If you are in the wheelchair.
-Take the black handle of the brake, see figure 10;
-Push the lever forward until you hear the click, this confirms that the wheelchair has been put on the parking
brake.
If you are next to the wheelchair.
-Go to the side of the wheelchair and face towards the front of the wheelchair;
-Take the black handle of the brake;
-Push the lever forward until you hear the click, this confirms that the wheelchair has been put on the
parking brake.
5.7 Using the armrest
Flipping the armrest backwards
If you are in the wheelchair.
-Where the front of the armrest meets the frame you will find a black lever. Pull the black lever to the
frame, see figure 11;
-You can now swing the armrest backwards because it will be attached to the frame at only one point at the
rear of the armrest;
-To put the armrest back in place you must reverse the previous steps. Please make sure you hear the click
that confirms that the armrest is back in place.
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5.8 Wheels (tyre table)
Removal of the rear wheel
You can remove the rear wheels using the quick release system in the following way:
-Stand next to the wheelchair;
-Tilt your wheelchair slightly so the wheel you wish to remove is slightly off the ground;
-Press the black button in the centre of the wheel (figure 12) and remove the axle and wheel from the
frame. Make sure the black button is completely pressed in;
To put the rear wheel back in place you must reverse the above steps. In order to ensure your safety please make
sure the axle is fully in place and the ball bearing system is engaged so the wheel does not come loose during use.
Tyre table
Wheelchair model
Rear
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Tire size
rear
Maximum pressure rear
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INFINEON®
XS 5000
Self propel
24" x 1 3/8"
4,5 bar / 65 psi
24" x 1"
7,5 bar / 110 psi
5.9 Using accessories and other options on your wheelchair
The seat cushion (optional item)
Your wheelchair can be equipped with a 5 cm thick, nylon seat cushion. This seat cushion is equipped with an anti-
skid layer, see figure 13. You need to place the seat cushion with the anti-slip side down on your wheelchair. When
you are going to sit in the wheelchair the seat cushion will not move.
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6. TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT IN CAR
Your Infineon® wheelchair is designed to be easily transported by car. Your wheelchair is foldable so the total
width is limited to an average measure of 20 cm. Further your wheelchair is equipped with swing away and
detachable footrests. At the same time some wheelchairs can be equipped with a couple of size decreasing
accessories, like quick release (detachable) rear wheels and a foldable backrest.
6.1 De-assembly
Take away the foot rests on the front side of your wheelchair (see chapter 5 „Instructions for use and mounting
options‟).
1. Remove the seat cushion if your wheelchair is equipped with one;
2. Fold the wheelchair:
Stand next to the wheelchair. Get a hold of the seat in the middle of the rear and front and pull is straight
up. To fold the chair completely, tilt the chair sideward (so the wheels can not drag) and push the sides
towards each other.
Attention! A number of Infineon® wheelchairs have lengthened backrest upholstery on the lower side. This
lower side is equipped with a Velcro strap, which is folded under the seat. You will have to loosen this first
before folding the chair.
3. If it is necessary to, due to a small space, remove the rear wheels or use the foldable backrest, than see
chapter 5, „Instructions for use and mounting options‟.
6.2 Assembly
If the rear wheels are removed, you will have to place them back first (see chapter 5, „Instructions for use and
mounting options‟).
1. Go stand next to the wheelchair, tilt the wheelchair a bit towards you and push the seat tube down. The
wheelchair will un-fold. Go stand before the wheelchair and push again on the two seat tubes to ensure that
they are directly on the frame. This is confirmed by flat seat upholstery.
Warning:
If you de-assemble/assemble the wheelchair, ensure yourself that both tubes are on their places in
the holders on the front of the frame. If not, the chair is unsafe for use.
7. MAINTENANCE
Protect your Infineon® wheelchair by having it serviced regularly.
We strongly advise you to let your wheelchair check at lease once a year by a qualified Infineon® dealer, who will
only use Infineon® spare parts. This periodic inspection will ensure you that the wheelchair will function perfectly
for years.
There are a lot of things you can do yourself to keep your wheelchair in optimum condition. If you regularly check
the wheelchair and perform (small) maintenance, this will extend the lifetime and increase the ease of use.
7.1 Tyres
Examine tyres periodically for wear and replace them as needed.
Air tyres: These tyres should be checked weekly for correct tyre pressure. You will find the recommended
tyre pressure on the rear wheels and you can check it with a standard car or bicycle tyre pressure
gauge. If the tyres of the wheelchair not have the correct pressure it will lean to the side where the
minimum pressure is. It will also influence the driving comfort and it will mean you have to exert
more effort to move the wheelchair.

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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 not have a valve. These tyres have the advantage that they
do not need to be pumped up and can not be punctured. This PU tyre can just as an air tyre wear
out. Check periodically to see if the tread is still deep enough.
Warning:
When tyres are not fully inflated this may cause bad functioning of the brakes and make the chair
move when not intended.
7.2 Brakes
Before you can check the brakes, you need to make sure the tyre pressure is correct, see chapter 7.1.
Inspect both brakes for sharp rims. If there are sharp rims on the brakes we advise you to replace them. Ensure
that all the parts of the brake are in the right position and fastened secure;
- Make sure that the mechanism is functioning smoothly. If it is not functioning smoothly put some oil at turning
points with one or two drips of WD40 oil or Teflon. Remove surplus oil and dirt;
-Make sure the brakes do not come into contact with the wheels as you are moving.
7.3 Cross brace
The cross-frame of the wheelchair has to be in a good condition. The cross brace is the basic of your wheelchair.
- Make sure the wheelchair can easily be fold and unfold;
- Make sure the wheelchair travels in a straight line while moving;
- Make sure the cross frame is not bent and shows no wear signs;
When one of the exceptions, noted above, occurs, please contact a qualified Infineon® dealer to inspect your
wheelchair.
7.4 Rear wheel
A good adjustment of the rear wheels improves the stability of the wheelchair. Also it will allow you to use less
energy to move the wheelchair.
- Make sure that the wheels can move freely without touching anything;
- Make sure there is no margin on the rear wheels.
When one of the exceptions, noted above, occurs or if an adjustment is necessary it is recommended to do this
through a qualified Infineon® dealer.
7.5 Front castor and front castor fork
The front fork must move and turn freely to ensure a smooth ride.
- Make sure the nut of the front fork is nor to loose or to tight. When the nut is too loose, the wheels will rotate
but the ride will be uncomfortable. If the nut is too tight, the chair will be difficult to steer because of the
bearings getting pushed so the balls can not move freely. When the nut is correct in place the front wheel will
stop slowly;
- Make sure the front castor shows no wear signs.
When one of the exceptions, noted above, occurs or if an adjustment is necessary it is recommended to do this
through a qualified Infineon® dealer.
7.6 Upholstery
It is important to check the lining of your wheelchair regularly. Torn or worn upholstery can no longer support
human weight and this can create dangerous situations.
- Check the textile coating for holes, cracks and worn spots;
- Check the upholstery-mounting grommets to make sure that they are all correctly aligned and secure.
For the maximum tyre pressure we direct you to chapter 5, ‘
Instructions for use and mounting options’.