RAPIDO Instructions Manual
Status: April-03
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PREFACE
First of all we would like to express our thanks for your trust in us by choosing our wheelchair.
Vermeiren electric wheelchairs are the result of many years of study and experience. During the
development special attention was given to simplicity of operation and servicing.
The operational life of your vehicle depends essentially on the care with which you treat it. This
manual should help you to familiarise yourself with the operation of your wheelchair, provide advice on
keeping your electric wheelchair in a good running condition and expect a long working life.
This instruction manual reflects the latest in product development. The Vermeiren company reserves
the right to introduce changes without any obligation to adapt or replace models delivered previously.
Please remember that following our hints will keep your wheelchair in an excellent and perfect working
condition even after years of service.
If you have any further questions, please contact your dealer.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
(Reflecting the standard adjustments when delivered)
If any other leg supports or headrests are used, the given total length / height would differ correspondingly)
Length (without leg supports)
85 cm
Length (with leg supports)
105 cm
Height (incl. back rest)
98 cm
Width (depending on the
seat width
) 59
cm(
39
), 64 cm(
44
), 70 cm(
50
)
Depth of seat
44 cm
Height of seat
53 cm
Height of back
51 cm
Height of armrests (seat cushion)
20 - 25 cm
Height of armrests (bottom cushion)
71 -76 cm
Tolerance of measur/- 15 mm
Motors
2 x 200 W DC
Batteries
2 x Gel battery 12V / 38 Ah
Charging apparatus
Exendis 5.38.124.0800
Steering
A) COMMANDO (Dynamic Controls) /
Electromagnetic braking system
B) SHARK (Dynamic Controls) /
Electromagnetic braking system
Weight (incl. batteries)
+/- 56 kg
Operating temperature (electronics)
Between -20° and +40°Celsius, 30% - 75% r.F.
Thermal fuse
30 AMP
Rated load (max. load)
120 kg
Max. speed
6 km/h
Range of travel
ca. 30 km per charge
Application class
Class A
Set of tyres
Operational pressure front steering wheels
2.5 bar
Operational pressure rear driving wheels
2.5 bar
If other than the standard tyres are fitted, you should check the max. pressure as given on the tyres.
Driving properties
Turning circle
ca. 140 cm
Max. climbing ability
10° (17%) in upright sitting position
Max. height of obstacles
40 mm Class A (in upright sitting position)
