Vermeiren 708 delight, Instruction Manual

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TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR
When transporting your wheelchair, you should note the following:
Before picking up the wheelchair all movable parts must be removed (foot supports, armrests, etc.).
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When raising the wheelchair, it should only be grasped by fixed parts of the frame.
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To prevent damage, the leg supports and armrests should be detached during transportation.
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When assembling, make sure that all screws are retightened properly.
If you require to be moved upwards or downwards on a staircase, tip the wheelchair slightly
backwards. The wheelchair can then be pushed forwards step by step with the driving wheels bearing
the weight. A second person is required to secure the wheelchair in front by taking hold of the front of
the frame after removing the leg supports.
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At least two persons are required for moving the chair up or down staircases or over single
steps.
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Note that, when the footrests have been removed, the legs of the user are not secured;
danger of injury !!
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When being transported, you should be protected by suitable safety belt systems (information
obtainable from your specialist dealer).
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When being transported, sit quietly in your wheelchair and avoid jerky movements.
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If you cannot sit quietly when being transported because of illness or disability (e.g. slightly
spastic, etc.), then at least two persons are required to secure the wheelchair on both sides by
taking hold of fixed parts of the frame.
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When being transported, make sure that your arms do not protrude outside the wheelchair.
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When being transported, no persons or objects should be below the wheelchair, to prevent
personal injury or damage to the wheelchair.
USING RAMPS
If you consider ramps for overcoming an obstacle, please note the following:
For your own safety you should only drive on ramps at the slowest speed required.
If a helper is pushing you, you must realise that the weight of the wheelchair increases the forces
which might cause it to roll backwards.
If the helper is unable to push the wheelchair up a ramp, you should immediately engage the parking
brake.
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Observe the instructions on the maximum load of the ramps used.
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Use a restraining belt to secure yourself in your wheelchair.
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We do not accept any liability for injury or damage caused by an improper choice of ramps.
TAKING THE WHEELCHAIR IN A CAR
The wheelchair must be secured inside the car by means of existing safety belts or a specially
provided belt system. You, too, should use a suitable belt system to secure yourself.
You can ask your specialist dealer about suitable securing systems which would guarantee safe
transportation in motor vehicles.
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Make sure that the wheelchair is fastened by fixed parts of the frame only.
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Check that the wheelchair cannot slide in any direction.
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P" the parking brakes of the wheelchair.
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