Before Use; Intended Use; General Safety Instructions - Vermeiren Sigma Manuel D'utilisation

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Before use

2.1

Intended use

In this paragraph a brief description of the intended use of your wheelchair is given. Additionally,
relevant warnings are added to the instructions in the other paragraphs. In this way we would like
to make you aware of the possible misuse that may appear.
• Indications and contraindications: This wheelchair is meant to be operated by the user sitting
in the wheelchair. The wheelchair is designed and produced to be a transport aid for users who
suffer from paralysis, loss of limbs or limb deformations/defects, heart insufficiencies, ... You
should NOT use this wheelchair if you suffer from physical or mental impairments that may put
you, or other people, in danger when driving the wheelchair. For this reason, consult your
doctor first and make sure that your specialist dealer is informed about his advice.
• This wheelchair is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
• This wheelchair is designed and produced solely to transport/transfer one (1) person with a
maximum weight of 140kg. It is not designed for transportation of goods or objects, nor for any
use other than previously described.
• Only use accessories and spare parts approved by Vermeiren.
• Please read all technical details and limits of your wheelchair in chapter 5.
• The warranty on this product is based on normal use and maintenance as described in this
manual. Damage to your product caused by improper use or lack of maintenance will cause
the warranty to lapse.
2.2

General safety instructions

CAUTION
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Otherwise you may get injured or your
wheelchair may get damaged.
Keep the following general warnings in mind during use:
• Do not use your wheelchair if you are under influence of alcohol, medicines or other substances
that may influence your driving abilities.
• Be aware that some parts of your wheelchair may get very hot or cold due to ambient
temperature, solar radiation, heating devices or due to the motor drive during the ride. Be
careful when touching. Wear protective clothing if the weather is cold. After a ride, wait until
the wheelchair/motor has cooled down.
• Before switching the wheelchair on, be aware of the environment/situation in which you are
located. Adjust your speed to this before driving off. We advise you to use the slowest speed
setting to drive indoors. For outdoor driving you can adjust the speed to a suitable speed at
which you feel comfortable and safe.
• ALWAYS keep in mind that your wheelchair may stop suddenly due to a discharged battery or
a protection that prevents your wheelchair from further damage. Also check the possible
causes mentioned in § 4.3. Use your safety belt to prevent injuries.
• Your wheelchair has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies with the
standard, see chapter 6. Nevertheless, sources of electromagnetic fields may influence the
driving performance of your wheelchair, such as the fields of mobile phones, power generators
or high-power energy sources. On the other hand, the electronics of your wheelchair can affect
other electronic appliances too, such as alarm systems of shops and automatic doors. We
therefore advise you to check your wheelchair regularly for damage and wear, since these may
enlarge the interference (see also chapter 4).
Risk of injuries and/or damage
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Before use