Handicare Legend 2 Exigo User manual

MB3151-CA
User Manual
Canada
Legend 2
Exigo

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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 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
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The product has been checked and approved
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Handicare AS
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Contents
Introduction...................................................................................2
Contents........................................................................................3
Parts of the wheelchair ................................................................4
Assembly and transport ..............................................................5
Using the wheelchair....................................................................6
Adjusting the wheelchair...........................................................11
Fitting a positioning belt............................................................18
Safety...........................................................................................19
Maintenance................................................................................20
Technical specifications ............................................................24
Labelling......................................................................................25
Accessories ................................................................................26
Warranty Legend 2 Exigo - Canada ..........................................28

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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.
Backrest with backrest
cover
Armrests
Clothing guards
Seat
Leg support
Frame
Footplate
Pushing handle
Driving wheels
Hand rim
Brake
Wheel block
Bearing housing for
front castor wheel
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.
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,
pressing in the sprung plug (6A) and
pulling up on the pushing handles.
Armrests, swing-up Figure 7
• 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 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 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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Using the wheelchair
Figure 8
Adjusting the height of the
armrests Figure 8
• Press the release button (A) and raise
or lower the armrest.

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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.
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Using the brakes Figure 11
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 13, 14 and 15
• 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
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.
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Using the wheelchair
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.
CAUTION: Before lifting the chair and user, ensure that the
leg supports are properly connected to the frame and the
handle/latch is engaged (see page 7: Swinging out/fitting/
removing the leg supports). Also ensure that the handle/
latch is not disengaged by your hand while lifting. If the
Exigo is configured with optional adjustable height push
handles please ensure that the locking handles have been
properly tightened (see page 6: Height adjustable pushing
handles). Failure to follow these instructions could result in
the accidental release of a lifting point from the chair and a
potential injury for the user or assistant.
In order for the assistants to have a better
lifting position, they may lift one on each
side of the chair.