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Globetraveller user manual 

© 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL 
International customers please contact: 
Tel. +31(0)167 573020, Fax +31(0)167 573381, E-mail: 

sales@vanosmedical.nl

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Irish and UK customers please contact: 
Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail: 

sales@vanosmedical.com

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3. 

SAFETY REGULATIONS  

 
VAN  OS  MEDICAL  UK  Ltd  specifically  disclaims  responsibility  for  any  body  injury  or  property  damage  which  may 
occur during any use which does not comply with laws or ordinances.  If used correctly, the Excel wheelchair is an 
utmost safe and stable product, if the instructions for use as described in this manual are followed. However, it is 
possible when the Excel wheelchair is not used correctly, dangerous situations may occur.  

3.1 General safety regulations 

 
Protect your Excel wheelchair by checking it regularly. When a part of your Excel wheelchair is not functioning 
properly, a dangerous situating could occur. 

YOU MUST KEEP YOUR WHEELCHAIR IN A GOOD CONDITION TO 

ENSURE SAFETY IN USE.

  

Periodical inspection,  correct adjustment of your wheelchair and timely replacement of damaged and worn parts 
will result in use for years without any problems. A qualified Van Os Medical UK Ltd dealer, who will use only Van 
Os Medical UK Ltd replacement parts, will take care of your wheelchair to ensure a long lifetime. 
 

 

Warning:

  

YOU must your keep wheelchair in a good state to be able guarantee use and ambulatory the security 
in.  

3.2 Warnings for safe use 

 

 

Warnings

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do not use your wheelchair on streets or roads, only on the pavements;

 

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do not use your wheelchair in sand, rough area, wet and glade surfaces or surfaces with little grip;  

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the transport of your wheelchair is in all vehicles, including vehicles which are adapted developed 
especially and/or for the transport of your wheelchair, is at your own risk. We accept absolutely no 
liability for this. We recommend you, if you want nevertheless to transport your wheelchair, to contact 
a recognised manufacturer of taxi fixations to take with the carrier, your supplier and/or systems to 
choose an appropriate system for your wheelchair and situation;

  

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do not try to ascend ramps without installed anti tippers, never ascend a hill without anti tippers;  

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do not lean concerning the back of the wheelchair. This can result in rolling over the wheelchair; 

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before leaning or reaching forward, sit back into the chair and face the castors forward: 

                                           

 

                         

Summary of Contents for Globetraveller

Page 1: ...Read instructions before use User Manual Globetraveller...

Page 2: ...he safety instructions in this guide are general guidelines that must be seen as broad guidelines It is possible that you develop your own ways for many common actions However we advise you to consult...

Page 3: ...RFACES 8 4 3 GOING UP AND DOWN RAMPS 9 4 4 GOING UP AND DOWN STAIRS 11 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS 12 5 1 TOOLS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION 12 5 2 OPENING AND CLOSING THE WHEELCHAIR 12 5...

Page 4: ...n date The date on which your wheelchair was manufactured 2 Serial number Every wheelchair has its own unique identification number YOU must have this number when making technical requests or if warra...

Page 5: ...ilities of your wheelchair Your wheelchair is a foldable one which is designed to be easy to transport in a car Mainly we divide the wheelchairs into two categories self propel version with large rear...

Page 6: ...f damaged and worn parts will result in use for years without any problems A qualified Van Os Medical UK Ltd dealer who will use only Van Os Medical UK Ltd replacement parts will take care of your whe...

Page 7: ...e balance of the chair and may injure the user Do not stand on the footrest this will cause the chair to tip and injure the user figure 4 For suitable protection of potential obstruction the lowest po...

Page 8: ...g your individual technique The possibilities you have for making a transfer are depending on your physical characteristics We advise to discuss this first with your physical therapist However if you...

Page 9: ...picture 8 Reaching bending backward 1 Manoeuvre the chair as closely as possible to the object You can use the rear wheels For example they will indicate how close you can come to object 2 Do not enga...

Page 10: ...hair forward to the curb Then the user should lean back so the attendant can tilt the wheelchair to find a balance point When the wheelchair is balanced the attendant can move the wheelchair slowly of...

Page 11: ...under control at all times Do not hurry down the slope but move slowly and safely The speed of descent is controlled by the amount of grip strength that you exercise on the hand rims In an effort to p...

Page 12: ...ndants One attendant on the front of the wheelchair and one attendant on the back of wheelchair The attendant at the back of the wheelchair grabs the push handles and let the wheelchair tip backwards...

Page 13: ...ou own Further on in this chapter we can refer to a specific version Warning We advise you if you want to make changes where tools are needed to consult with your dealer 5 1 Tools and technical inform...

Page 14: ...3 Fold the footplate in the direction of the footrest see figure 4 Make sure the heel strap does not get stuck between the footplate and footrest see figure 4 Swinging the footrests towards and away...

Page 15: ...tighten the bolt Make sure the footplate is securely fastened and that the length is equal on both sides 5 4 Using the wheelchair brake Using the brakes Your wheelchair is fitted with attendant brake...

Page 16: ...other options on your wheelchair The seat cushion optional Your wheelchair can be equipped with a 5 cm thick nylon seat cushion This seat cushion is equipped with an anti skid layer see figure 12 You...

Page 17: ...lagerij 9 Country The Netherlands EU Representative Name W van Os Address Koperslagerij 9 Country The Netherlands Function Director Technical constructed file Prepared by Name J M J Brouwer BBA Functi...

Page 18: ...backrest than see chapter 5 Instructions for use and mounting options 6 2 Assembly If the rear wheels are removed you will have to place them back first see chapter 5 Instructions for use and mounting...

Page 19: ...d unfold Make sure the wheelchair travels in a straight line while moving Make sure the cross frame is not bent and shows no wear signs When one of the exceptions noted above occurs please contact a q...

Page 20: ...tely Continual use necessitates maintenance especially if the factory set adjustments have been altered The following troubleshooting guide lists several common problems that may occur and offers corr...

Page 21: ...If within the warranty period your wheelchair will be defect it will be repaired or replaced However you do need to provide to Van Os Medical a complete filled in warranty registration form or a copy...

Page 22: ...his manual you need to consult with an authorized Van Os Medical dealer The warranty is only valid during the indicated period If adjustments are made to the wheelchair who have structural impact on t...

Page 23: ...wear and burrs Front forks for example control margin adjustment ball head axle Brakes for example adjustment re adjust control for margins Foot rests for example adjustment line out Frame for example...

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