Handicare Exigo 10 User manual

Exigo 10
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User Manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of new wheelchair.
Quality and functionality are keywords for all Handicare wheelchairs.
Legend 2 Exigo is manufactured by Handicare.
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 Exigo 10
Exigo 10 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.
Exigo 10 is easy to transport in a car or in other vehicles; the chair is only 30 cm
wide when folded.
Intended use
Exigo 10 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.
Adjusting the wheelchair
All adjustments mentioned in this User manual are to be performed by qualified
personnel or in consultation with qualified personnel.

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Contents
Introduction...................................................................................2
Contents........................................................................................3
Parts of the wheelchair................................................................4
Assembly and transport...............................................................5
Using the wheelchair....................................................................6
Fitting a positioning belt ............................................................14
Safety...........................................................................................15
Safety in cars ..............................................................................16
Maintenance ...............................................................................19
Technical specifications ............................................................23
Labelling......................................................................................24
Guarantee....................................................................................26

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Parts of the wheelchair
In order to be able to read and understand this manual it is important that you fa-
miliarise 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.
Backrest with backrest
cover
Armrests
Clothing guards
Seat
Leg support
Frame
Footplate
Pushing handle
Driving wheels
Hand rim
Brake
Wheel block
Front castor wheel fork
Front castor wheel
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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.
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.
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.
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Using the wheelchair
Quick-release hub Figure 5
The wheelchair has a quick-release hub
on each of the driving wheels. Depress the
button in the centre of the driving wheel to
remove or replace the wheel.
NB: Check that the wheel is properly
fastened by making sure that the button
pops out about 5 mm when the wheel bolt
is fully in the casing.
Armrests, swing-up Figure 6
• Press the release button and pull up the
armrest
Ensure that the armrest
locks into position
when you swing
it back down.
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Swinging out/fitting/removing
the leg supports Figures 7
The leg supports can be swung in and
out or removed to make transfers easier.
The leg support is released by turning the
handle (7A) 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 reverse order.
The handle will automatically lock itself.
Using the wheelchair
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Anti-tip stabiliser Figure 9
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.
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Using the brakes Figure 8
Pull the brake lever towards you to lock
the brake.
The brakes are only designed to
keep the chair stationary. Under no
circumstances must they be used as
a driving brake.
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Transferring into and
out of the chair
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• 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.
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Negotiating obstacles: steps
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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.
Negotiating obstacles:
kerbstones Figure 15
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.
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Using the wheelchair