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User manual

  

 

                 

Excel Excite Galaxy Galaxy

   

Version 1.3 – updated 5/03/2010.  See www.vanosmedical.nl/eng/ for latest manuals

 

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Driving 
 

The Naviagor can be powered up with the ignition key on the right side of the tiller. After a brief self-
test the 

Excite Galaxy

 is ready to drive. By pulling the right side of the gas lever (at thumb control 

pushing), the 

Excite Galaxy

 moves forward. The closer you pull the lever towards you, the faster the 

scooter will drive. If you release the lever the 

Excite Galaxy

 will stop. For reversing please stop the 

scooter first. Now pull the left side of the gas lever (a thumb control push). The 

Excite Galaxy

 now will 

drive backwards, with reduced speed. 
 

 

Before you drive, first check if the chair is properly fixated. 

 

Make sure the tires are always on the right pressure (see technical specifications). 

 

Make sure the batteries are always sufficiently charged. The pointer of the battery indicator 
should be in the green area. 

 

Should the gas lever not be in neutral position when the 

Excite Galaxy

 is powered up, it will 

not drive. Only after the control lever has been placed in neutral position, the 

Excite Galaxy

 is 

ready to drive. The neutral position is when the gas lever is not operated. 

 

Never take sharp turns while driving at full speed. We recommend to slow down before making 
a sharp turn. We strongly recommend to avoid dangerous driving in corners. 

 

Always think of your own safety if you drive from the even road with the 

Excite Galaxy

. Adjust 

your speed. Never drive through deep holes, water etc. 

 

The ideal stability and weight balance can be achieved when taking the following points into 
consideration: always sit straight on the chair and place your feet as far to the front as 
possible. Do not lean left or right while driving. 

 

Driving on an incline 
 

A very safe control feature when driving inclines is the following: if the 

Excite Galaxy

 is able to drive an 

incline, the incline can also be descent with reduced speed. Always drive a steep incline up first and 
make sure the 

Excite Galaxy

 is not too heavily loaded. 

 

 

Picture 33 
 

Driving up a hill: 

lean a little forward and drive as constant as possible in a straight line up (picture 33). 

To stop and restart driving costs extra energy. 

Driving off a hill: 

lean a littly backward and drive carefully with low speed down the hill. 

 

A will which is difficult to climb for the 

Excite Galaxy

 needs to be avoided. When climbing very steep 

inclines (over 12°) is dangerous. At sudden braking the scooter might tip over to the front or the back. 

 

Summary of Contents for Excite 4 Galaxy

Page 1: ...Read instructions before use User Manual Excel Excite 4 Galaxy Version 1 3 updated 5 03 2010 See www vanosmedical nl eng for latest manuals...

Page 2: ...l are from extra importance They supply important information concerning safe use of you mobility scooter The intended use of the Excel Excite Galaxy is for people of all ages who have trouble with wa...

Page 3: ...rging plug 12 Making a transfer 12 Driving 12 Driving on an incline 13 Obstacles and thresholds 13 Brakes 14 Battery safety 14 Freewheel 14 The Excite Galaxy chair 15 Adjust backrest angle 15 Armrest...

Page 4: ...first and make sure the Excite Galaxy is not too heavily loaded Turning the Excite Galaxy on an incline is not recommended The scooter can easily tip over Never drive from a pavement or incline diago...

Page 5: ...e ground plate of the seat By use of a click buckle the belt can be fixated Picture 1 The fixation belt can only be used on the chair During transport in a wheelchair taxi the fixation belt may not be...

Page 6: ...clockwise until you are familiar with the driving characteristics of this vehicle Picture 3 Learning the scooter Now practice moving forward by pulling the right lever Be sure to set the speed to the...

Page 7: ...icture 7 Do not carry any passengers picture 6 Do not drive across a slope picture 7 Picture 8 Picture 9 Never drink and drive picture 8 Do not tow a trailer picture 9 Picture 10 Do not turn on or use...

Page 8: ...Do not drive beside a river port or lake without a fence or railing picture 12 Picture 13 Picture 14 Do not drive during the rain Do not drive during or on snow picture 13 picture 14 Picture 15 Pictu...

Page 9: ...everse erratically or make sharp turns picture 18 We recommend to set the speed knob at the lowest speed 1 when driving back picture 17 Picture 19 Picture 20 Keep your hands on or inside the Do not at...

Page 10: ...and decks picture 23 picture 24 Picture 25 Picture 26 Use low speed while driving downhill Do not get in and out on a hill When going downhill the tiller will Always stop on the level surface to beco...

Page 11: ...l lever on the rear right side of the scooter The status indicator is located on the dashboard See the below picture for a survey of all control units Picture 29 1 Seat control 2 Battery indicator 3 W...

Page 12: ...the battery indicator red Limited range 20 30 capacity available Warning lights Warning lights can be powered by pushing the button By pressing it again the warning lights will go off Indicators The...

Page 13: ...SHORTCUT IN THE MOTOR WARN DEALER 5 Brake fault DRIVING NOT POSSIBLE CHECK IF FREEWHEEL IS DISCONNECTED 6 Gas pot not in neutral at power up DRIVING NOT POSSIBLE CONTACT DEALER 7 Speed pot error DRIVI...

Page 14: ...he neutral position is when the gas lever is not operated Never take sharp turns while driving at full speed We recommend to slow down before making a sharp turn We strongly recommend to avoid dangero...

Page 15: ...ne in different ways you can slowly move the gas lever into the neutral position to make the Excite Galaxy slow down easily you can just let the gas lever go so the Excite Galaxy will come to a full s...

Page 16: ...indicate fault code 5 To erase the fault code and drive electrically please proceed as follows first disengage the freewheel function push te freewheel lever down then power off the system this erase...

Page 17: ...est tube is a turning knob Turn it loose and adjust the arm rest to the desired height Fasten the knob securely Picture 37 Adjust head rest option The head rest is adjustable in three height positions...

Page 18: ...kes of the Excite Galaxy are not in use during freewheel engagement This can be reversed by turning the freewheel function off Fault by engaged freewheel If the Excite Galaxy is powered when you engag...

Page 19: ...case you need to contact your dealer It is not allowed to replace the batteries yourself When a battery is leaking contact dealer immediately Please consider the following when changing batteries see...

Page 20: ...ic parts including the control panel should only be cleaned with a light moist cloth Dry the parts after that with a dry cloth It is not allowed to clean the Excite Galaxy with a high pressure hose or...

Page 21: ...m Battery charger connection Dealer Bolts and nuts Dealer Tire wear User Tire pressure User Wiring and connections Dealer Clean upholstery User Illumination and indicators User Bearings Dealer Engine...

Page 22: ...ould always be followed the Excite Galaxy only contains known materials A couple of this materials if collected separately can be recyled at development and build of the Excite Galaxy for all used mat...

Page 23: ...uch as damage or incidental damage in what way ever Van Os Medical B V only guarantees replacement parts This warranty gives you specific lawful rights You must be aware of the fact that these rights...

Page 24: ...out batteries 80 kg 85kg With 73 Ah batteries 127 kg 132 kg Weight of heaviest part 21 4 kg 25 kg Maximum load operating load 175 kg 200 kg Dimensions Description 3 Wheel Version 4 Wheel Version Heigh...

Page 25: ...ting load 15 26 12 8 km h 8 MPH UK and 15 km h versions up to 150 kg operating load 12 21 up to 175 kg operating load 10 17 up to 150 kg operating load 12 21 up to 200 kg operating load 10 17 Maximum...

Page 26: ...Van Os Medical B V The Netherlands Koperslagerij 9 4651 SK Steenbergen NB Tel 31 0 167 57 3020 Fax 31 0 167 57 3381 info vanosmedical nl www vanosmedical com Dealer...

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