Vermeiren 708 delight, Instruction Manual

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Loose parts taken from the wheelchair must be stowed securely.
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The wheelchair should not be used either to transport patients, or as a car seat.
For transportation in public vehicles provided for disabled persons, we recommend that you should
ask the organisation concerned about the currently valid regulations and rules for the transportation of
wheelchairs. Then you can ensure proper transportation with suitable security systems.
For transportation in other vehicles (airplanes, buses, ships, trams, trains, etc.) you should ask the
operator concerned whether you and your wheelchair can be transported safely.
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We do not accept any liability for damage and/or injuries resulting from transportation by third
parties. Transportation occurs at your own risk.
If you have further questions about transportation, kindly consult your specialist dealer. He shall gladly
assist you further.
USING THE WHEELCHAIR
The driving wheels are fitted with tyre grips to enable you to use your wheelchair. If you are propelling
yourself, please observe the following guidelines:
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When passing through restricted passages, e.g. doorways and other types of bottleneck, take
care that you do not harm your hands.
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If the tyre grips get damaged, get your specialist dealer to replace them as soon as possible,
so that you do not harm your hands and to ensure that you are always able to manoeuvre the
wheelchair safely.
STARTING THE WHEELCHAIR
To move the wheelchair, lean your upper body forwards a little and grasp the tyre grips at their highest
point with your hands.
FORWARD MOVEMENT
From the starting position, push both arms forwards using equal force until they are straight. The torso
should remain largely immobile as this is done. When the hands release the tyre grips, the arms
should remain fixed in this position for a brief moment. The arms should now be stretched out and
facing downwards. After this brief pause in the stretched position, the hands should swing loosely
back to the starting position.
STEERING THE WHEELCHAIR WHILE ON THE MOVE
Always lean the upper body backwards first !
Slow the tyre grips on the side to which you wish to steer or turn.
When slowing the tyre grips, first allow them to slide between your thumbs and your bent fingers, then
grip firmly and, when the wheel stops, pull backwards.
STEERING AND TURNING THE WHEELCHAIR WHILE STATIONARY
Lean the upper body well back and pull back the tyre grips on the side to which you want to turn. Exert
smooth, equal pressure when pulling!
When turning in a stationary position, push the other hand on the outer wheel forwards at the same
time.
BACKWARD MOVEMENT
Lean the upper body well backwards. Using your hands, push long and with equal pressure away from
the highest point of the wheel.
BRAKING WHEN MOVING BACKWARDS
To brake while moving backwards, lean your upper body forwards and hold the tyre grips as far
forward as possible.
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