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.
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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
Figures 10, 11 and 12
• 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.
Figure 10
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Negotiating obstacles: steps
Figures 13 and 14
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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Adjusting the wheelchair
Adjusting the height of the back
of the seat Figures 17 and 25
The height of the back of the seat can be
raised or lowered by moving the wheel up
or down in the frame.
• Undo the screws (17A)
• Move the wheel up if you wish to lower
the seat height
• Move the wheel down if you wish to
raise the seat height
• Retighten the screws Figure 17
Figure 16
Adjusting the height of the back
of the seat Figure 16
You can adjust the height of the back
of the seat using any of the methods
described below.
Move the wheel up or down
If you move the wheel up, you lower the
seat height. If you move the wheel down,
you raise the seat height.
Change to larger or smaller driving wheels
Using larger driving wheels raises the seat
height, whereas smaller driving wheels
lower the seat height.

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Figure 18
Adjusting the height of the front
of the seat Figure 18
You can adjust the height of the front
of the seat using any of the methods
described below.
Move the front castor wheel to a higher or
lower position in the castor fork
By moving the castor wheel to a higher
position in the castor fork (18A) you lower
the seat height; by moving the castor
wheel to a lower position you raise the
seat height.
• Undo the screw in the hub of the castor wheel fork
• Move the wheel up or down
• Retighten the screw
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.
Front castor
wheel fork
Front castor
wheel
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Figure 19
Adjusting the wheelchair
Adjusting the brakes Figure 19
To move the brakes, undo the screw
(19A) 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
is about 2.5 cm.
It should not normally be necessary to
adjust the brakes from the position in
which they are delivered.
Adjusting the length of the leg
supports Figure 21
To adjust the length of the leg-rest,
unscrew the screws (21A), adjust
to the desired length, then replace the
screws and tighten.
Figure 21
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Adjusting the anti-tip stabiliser
Figure 20
You should adjust the anti-tip stabiliser
when you have changed the centre of
gravity of the chair.
• Undo the screws (20A). Push or pull
the anti-tip stabiliser to the correct
position
• There should be a maximum of 25 mm
from the end of the anti-tip stabiliser to
the floor
• Retighten the screws

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Fitting a positioning belt
Fitting the hip belt (accessory)
Figures 22, 23 and 24
• Unscrew the screw (22A). Use a 4 mm
Allen key.
• Fit the hip belt as shown in figure 23.
Use the screw you removed.
• Check that the hip belt is correctly
adapted to the wheelchair user. The
belt should lie firmly over the hip at an
angle of approx. 45° from the fixing
position on the wheelchair.
• Make sure the belt is clean and that the
locking mechanism works at all times.
The belt and locking mechanism can
be cleaned using a damp cloth.
Placing the belt over the hip, against
the soft skin of the stomach, can result
in the wrong sitting position and the user
sliding forward in the wheelchair.
Correct placing of belt Incorrect placing of belt
Figure 22
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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.
• Exigo 10 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 Exigo 10 is 140 kg.
• You should regularly inspect the chair to reassure yourself that all screws,
bolts and other fastenings are secure.
• When the chair is in use, always ensure that the anti-tip stabiliser is activated.
• When any modifications 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.
• The surface temperatures can increase when the wheelchair is exposed to
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Exigo 10 as a passenger seat in a car
Wheelchair users should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-
manufacturer-installed restraint systems whenever it is feasible, and the
unoccupied wheelchair should be stored in a cargo area or secured in the vehicle
during travel.
The wheelchair can be used as a passenger seat in a car and has been tested in
accordance with ISO 7671-19.
When the wheelchair is used as a passenger seat it should be facing forward.
The wheelchair must be attached to the fastening system it was tested for;
The system is a 4-point fastening system. The system is a total system that
fastens both the wheelchair and user to the car. The system requires fastening
rails to be mounted in the car.
User restraint system: 3 point shoulder and hip belt.
Exigo 10 has marked off four points (Figure 25) that must be used when securing
the wheelchair:
• The rear tubing of the side frame, above the wheel block.
• The front tubing of the side frame, above the legrest hanger.
Safety in cars
Handicare relinquishes itself of all responsibility in the event that Exigo
10 is used as a passenger seat in a car using a different fastening system to
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Fastening the seat belt:
• The pelvic-belt restraint must be
fastened at as steep an angle as
possible; between 30° and 75°
• The shoulder-belt restraint is fastened
over the shoulder and chest
• The seat belt is fastened as tightly to
the body as possible and must not be
twisted
• Make sure the belt restraints is not kept
away from the body by the wheelchair
parts, such as armrests and wheels.
For correct positioning, see figure
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• The chair must not be tilted backwards
when used as a passenger seat
in a car
WARNING
a) Where possible, the wheelchair should be in a forward facing
direction and secured in accordance with the instructions from the
manufacturer of the fastening system.
b) This wheelchair is approved for use in cars and meets the
requirements for forward facing transport and head on collisions.
The wheelchair has not been tested for other positions in a
vehicle.
c) The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing
direction, with the user secured by both a stomach and chest belt
(3-point seat belt)
Make sure that the seat
belt is not kept away from
the body by the wheelchair
parts, such as armrests and
wheels.
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d) Both the stomach and chest belts should be used to reduce the
risk of head and chest injuries in the event of colliding with parts
in the car.
e) In order to reduce the risk of injury to the user, tables that are
fitted to the wheelchair, which are not designed for crash safety,
must be:
• Removed and secured separately in the vehicle, or
• Secured to the wheelchair, but with energy-absorbing padding
placed between the table and the user
f) Where possible, other wheelchair accessories should be secured
to the wheelchair or removed from the chair and secured in the
vehicle during transport, so that they don’t become loose and
cause injury to the user in the event of a collision.
g) Support and positioning equipment must not be regarded as
safety equipment/seat belts if they are not labelled in accordance
with the requirements of ISO 7176-19-2008.
h) The wheelchair should be inspected by a representative of the
manufacturer before being used again after any kind of collision.
i) No changes or replacements must be made to the anchorage
points/car fastenings on the wheelchair, or to constructional
elements or parts of the frame without consulting the
manufacturer.
j) When using electric wheelchairs in motor vehicles, gel-filled
batteries should be used.
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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 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.
Disinfection
Disinfection must only be carried out by qualified personnel. The wheelchair
can be disinfected with disinfectants that contain 70-80% ethanol. Do not use
disinfectants containing chlorine or phenol.
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
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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 regular inspection. Check
that the ball bearings are working satisfactorily. The release bolt and ball bearings
should be cleaned and oiled regularly.