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Legend 2
User Manual
MB3150-GB
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Introduction Congratulations on your choice of new wheelchair! Quality and function are key concepts for all wheelchairs in the Handicare series. Legend 2 is manufactured by Handicare Produksjon AS. Production takes place at Lillehammer in modern premises using high-tech equipment. With the production at Lillehammer we have excellent opportunities for influencing the design of the wheelchair models. We are extremely interested in feedback from you and your experiences with the wheelchair. Yo
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Contents Introduction ...................................................................................2 Contents ........................................................................................ 3 The wheelchair’s parts .................................................................4 Assembly and transport ..............................................................5 Using the wheelchair ....................................................................6 Adjusting the chair .....
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The wheelchair’s parts In order to be able to read and understand this manual it is important that you familiarise yourself with the most common terms we use for the different parts of the wheelchair. Have a look at the following drawing and note the relevant parts on your wheelchair. The equipment on your wheelchair may vary somewhat from the illustration below. Pushing handle Back with back cover Armrest Driving wheel Clothes protector Hand rim Seat with cushion Leg support Brake Wheel blo
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Assembly and transport Assembly Figure 2 The standard version is delivered complete. All you need to do is unfold the wheelchair and fit the leg supports where necessary. Figure 2 Unfolding the wheelchair Figure 3 To unfold the wheelchair, press down with the flat of your hand on the cover by the seat tubing. NB Do not hold around the seat tubing as your fingers can get caught. Put the seat cushion (accessory) into position ensuring that it sits properly on the seat fabric. Figure 3 Foldi
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Using the wheelchair Quick-release Figure 5 The wheelchair has a quick-release catch on the driving wheels. Press the button in the middle of the driving wheel in order to remove or attach the wheel. NB Check that the wheel is properly secured by ensuring that the button pops out approximately 5 mm when the wheel bolt is completely in the casing. Figure 5 Height adjustable pushing handle Figure 6 The pushing handle is adjusted by loosening the locking handle whilst moving the pushing ha
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Using the wheelchair Swing out/Attach/Remove the leg supports Figures 8 and 9 A The leg supports can be swung in/out and removed for easier movement. The supports can be released by twisting the handle (8A) inwards or outwards when the leg support is swung. Figure 8 After the leg support has been swung to the side, it can be lifted straight up and completely removed if desired. In order to attach it again, carry out these steps in reverse order, and the handle will automatically lock.
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Using the wheelchair Full footplate (Standard on XL chairs) Figure 10 The full footplate can be split in two and tipped up for transfers. Ensure that the footplates lock in place when you put them back down. The footplates lock most easily into place if they are angled right in to each other when you put them back down (see figure 10). Figure 10 Swing out/Attach/Remove the leg supports (Full footplate) Figures 11 and 12 The leg supports can be swung in/out and removed for easier movemen
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Using the wheelchair Using the brakes Figure 13 Push the brake lever forward and down when you want to lock the brake. The brake is only designed to hold the chair when it is stationary. Under no circumstances should it be used as a driving brake. Figure 13 Anti-tip stabiliser/Tipping bar Figure 14 The anti-tip stabiliser is put into position by pulling it down and turning it in a downward direction simultaneously. The anti-tip stabiliser is adjusted as standard with a clearance to the
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Using the wheelchair Moving in and out of the chair Figures 15, 16 and 17 � Activate the brakes � Swing the leg supports away, where applicable � Sit far forward on the chair before moving to another chair, bed etc. Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 MB3150-GB 10
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Using the wheelchair Negotiating obstacles, stairs Figures 18 and 19 If the wheelchair is being lifted up/ down stairs with the user sitting in it, the recommended lifting points should be used. These are marked on the product. The lifting points are the pushing handles and the leg supports. Figure 18 Do not lift the wheelchair by the armrests! NB For height adjustable pushing handles, ensure that the handle is locked before lifting. In order for assistants to have a better lifting posi
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Adjusting the chair Legend 2 has measuring scales that help you to adjust the chair accurately The following adjustments can be carried out quicker and more accurately using the different measuring scales: � Seat height – back Page 12 and 14 The scale shows the seat height in relation to the driving wheels. � Centre of gravity Page 16 The measuring scale is numbered from 1 to 5, with 1 as the best anti-tipping position. � Seat height – front Page 12, 14 and 17 Stepless scale from 1 to 9 to
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Adjusting the chair Adjusting the seat height The seat height can easily be adjusted. You can also change the angle of the seat by having different heights at the front and back. By changing the angle of the seat, you can achieve better stability and seating comfort. The different seat height adjustments also effect the ability to negotiate obstacles and rolling properties of the wheelchair. Figure 21 Adjusting the seat height – back Figures 21 and 22 The seat height at the back can be
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Adjusting the chair Moving the castor wheel to a higher or lower position in the castor wheel fork. By moving the castor wheel to a higher position in the castor wheel fork (23A), Castor wheel fork the seat is lowered, and by moving the Bearing castor wheel to a lower position, the seat housing is raised. A Castor Changing to bigger or smaller castor wheel wheels A smaller castor wheel lowers the seat height, whilst a bigger castor wheel raises the seat height. By changing the castor w
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Adjusting the chair Adjusting the seat height – back Figures 24 and 25 On the wheelchair frame you will find a measuring scale (25A) showing the seat height in relation to the size of the driving wheel � Remove the driving wheel � Loosen the screw (25B) with a 27 mm wrench and unscrew until it stops � Pull the inner and outer wheel block slightly apart � Adjust the wheel block step-by-step up or down in accordance with the scale Figure 24 � Squeeze the inner and outer wheel block togethe
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Adjusting the chair Adjusting the centre of gravity Figures 26 and 27 The driving wheel can be adjusted to five different positions in relation to the centre A of gravity. This is shown on the scale (26A) on the wheel block. Position 1 represents the best anti-tipping position. � Loosen the screw (26B) with a 27 mm wrench, and unscrew until it stops. B � Adjust the casing of the driving wheel forward or backward (Figure 27). Figure 26 NB It is important to ensure that the pins in the
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Adjusting the chair Adjusting the seat height - front Figures 28, 29 and 30 When adjusting the height of the wheelchair, the height of the driving wheels should be regulated before the angle. There is a scale for adjusting both the height and angle of the castor wheels, which helps to achieve equal measurements on both castor wheels. Figure 28 Adjusting the castor wheel height Figure 29 The driving wheel has a scale from 1–9 to help achieve the same height on both castor wheels. A
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15 10 5 0 -5 Adjusting the chair Adjusting the height of the back C Figure 31 In order to access the back tubing when adjusting the back height, open the “lid” A (C) in the back cover. The measuring scale (31A) shows the back height. For easier access to the back tubing, raise the B pushing handle. The adjustment can be made whilst the user is in the wheelchair. Additionally, it is not necessary to remove the driving wheels in order to adjust the back height. Figure 31 � Loosen
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Adjusting the chair Adjusting the curvature of the back Figure 34 The wheelchair has a padded back that can be adjusted to the curvature of the back in order to achieve a comfortable sitting position and good stability. The user can sit in the wheelchair when adjustments are being made for the curvature of the back. Loosen the back cover in order to access the Velcro tapes. These can be adjusted to change the back curvature and so achieve Figure 34 maximum comfort and support. Adjusting
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Adjusting the chair Adjusting the anti-tip stabiliser Figure 37 Adjust the anti-tip stabiliser when you have changed the centre of gravity of the A wheelchair. Loosen screw (37A). Pull or push the anti-tip stabiliser to the correct position so that the measurement on the stabiliser’s measuring scale corresponds to the driving wheel position. Re-tighten the B screw. There should be a maximum of 37 mm from the end of the anti-tip stabiliser to max 38 mm the base. To adjust this, lo
