Mounting Or Removing Of Armrests; Transfer In And Out The Wheelchair; Correct Position In The Wheelchair; Riding The Wheelchair - Vermeiren 28 Mode D'emploi

2.6

Mounting or removing of armrests

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CAUTION:
Risk of clamping – Keep fingers, buckles and clothes away from the
bottom side of the armrest.
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CAUTION:
Risk of clamping – Check the armrests are securely fixated before
using the wheelchair.
2.7

Transfer in and out the wheelchair

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CAUTION:
In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask
someone to assist you.
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CAUTION:
Risk of tipping over of the wheelchair – Do not stand on the
footplates.
2.8

Correct position in the wheelchair

Some recommendations for a comfortable use of the wheelchair:

Position your backside as close as possible to the backrest.

Make sure your upper legs are horizontal – If needed adjust the length of the
footplates. (see § 3.6.1)
2.9

Riding the wheelchair

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WARNING:
Risk of clamping – Prevent your fingers from being caught by the
wheels spokes.
The armrests of the wheelchair can be removed
by following instructions.
1. Press on the button
front of the armrest.
2. Lift the armrest out the tubes
the seat frame.
The armrests of the wheelchair can be mounted
by following instructions.
1. Mount the armrest in the tubes of the

seat frame .
2. Press on the armrest until the armrest
button  clicks in the hole.
3. Check that the armrest is firmly fixated.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible
to the chair, couch or bed to/from you wish to
transfer.
2. Check both brakes from the wheelchair are in
the on position.
3. Fold the footplates upwards to prevent
standing on them.
4. If the transfer is on the side of the wheelchair,
remove the armrest on that side
(see § 2.6).
5. Transfer to/from the wheelchair.
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