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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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Contents 

 
Introduction 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General safety precautions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Driving inclines  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transport 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freewheel mode 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electro Magnetic Compatibility  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixation belt (optional)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Responsibility   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First use 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning the scooter 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control units 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 

The control lever (gas lever) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 

Battery indicator 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 

Warning  lights   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 

Indicators 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 

Horn 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 

Speed adjustment 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 

Statusindicator  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 

Charging 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 adjustment 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 

Adjust head rest (option) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 

Removing the Excite Galaxy chair 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 

Adjust tiller 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 

Moving the Excite Galaxy manually 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

Fault by engaged freewheel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

Charging the batteries   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17 

Battery charger specifications   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18 

Opening battery space   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 

Storage  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 

Upholstery 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 

Chassis and plastic parts 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 

Tires 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 

Other maintenance 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 

Replacement parts 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 

Maintenance frequency  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 

Faults   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21 

Range   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21 

Standard programmed driving parameters 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Warranty precautions   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Technical information   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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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