Moving To/From Wheelchair; Comfort Adjustments - Vermeiren Turios Manuel D'utilisation

3.5

Moving to/from wheelchair

CAUTION
• In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask someone to assist you.
• Do not stand on the footplate(s) during transfer into or out of the wheelchair.
Transfer
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to you when sitting in your chair, couch, seat or
bed.
2. Apply the brakes by turning the free-wheel lever to braking position, see § 3.4.
3. Fold the footplate(s) upwards to prevent standing on them.
4. If necessary, remove one armrest to make room, see § 2.5.1.
5. Transfer to/from the wheelchair using the strength of your arms or with the help of attendant(s)
or lifting equipment.
Sitting in the wheelchair
1. Sit down on the seat with your lower back against the backrest.
2. Turn the footplate(s) down and put your feet on the footplates.
3. Replace the armrest, if applicable.
4. Make sure that your upper legs are horizontal and that your feet are in a comfortable position.
Adjust if necessary.
5. Make sure that your arms are bent and are resting comfortably on the arm pads. Adjust if
necessary.
Adjusting to stable position
For transport purposes and when you need to negotiate obstacles, the wheelchair must be
adjusted to maximise its stability:
• Backrest upright
• Footplate folded up
3.6

Comfort adjustments

CAUTION
• The following comfort adjustments can be done by the attendant or caretaker. All other
adjustments are done by your specialist dealer according to the installation instructions, see
preface.
• Make sure that your fingers, clothes, buckles don't get trapped during adjustment.
3.6.1 Backrest inclination (manual version)
1. Pull the strap at the bottom of the backrest to unlock the mechanism.
2. Adjust the backrest to the desired position (0° - 32°, 4 steps of 8°).
3. Release the strap. Make sure that the backrest is well secured.
3.6.2 Backrest inclination (with gas spring)
The backrest inclination with gas spring is operated by means of a lever. Depending on your
chosen configuration upon ordering, the lever is located on the backrest, or on the right side of
the seat.
1. Pull the lever.
2. Pull/Push the backrest to the desired position.
3. Release the lever. Make sure that the backrest is well fixed.
Risk of injuries or damage
Risk of injuries or damage
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