Correct Position In The Electric Wheelchair; Driving The Electric Wheelchair; Operating The Brakes - Vermeiren NAVIX Instruction Manual

2.13 Correct position in the electric wheelchair

Some recommendations for a comfortable use of the electric wheelchair:
1. Position your backside as close as possible to the back rest.
2. Make sure your upper legs are horizontal – If needed adjust the length of the foot rests.

2.14 Driving the electric wheelchair

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WARNING:
Risk of burns – Be careful when driving in hot or cold environments
(sunshine, extreme cold, etc.) for a sufficient amount of time and when
touching - Surfaces can assume the environment temperatures.
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WARNING:
Risk of unsafe settings - Use only the driving characteristics
described in this manual.
2.14.1 Preparing the electric wheelchair for use
When you start using your electric wheelchair, make sure that it is standing on level ground.
All wheels must be in contact with the ground.
1. Make sure that the freewheel mode is OFF and the operator control is switched off.
2. Adjust the wheelchair best suited for yourself.
3. Set the operator control in the most comfortable position.
4. Sit down on the seat and verify that both armpads have been adjusted so your
forearms are folded down.
5. Put your wheelchair on with the "ON/OFF" button from the operator control.
Now put the speed control on the operator control to the minimum position. Your electric
wheelchair is now ready for use.
2.14.2 Handling after usage
Before getting off from your electric wheelchair, make sure that all four wheels touch the
ground simultaneously.
Push on the "ON/OFF" button from the operator control, the display of the operator control
goes out.

2.15 Operating the brakes

Let go of the joystick to stop the electric wheelchair.
2.15.1 Parking the electric wheelchair
Once your electric wheelchair has been turned off, no command can be sent to the driving
system. Always park your electric wheelchair on sites that are easy accessible and on
horizontal surfaces that the four wheels are touching the ground.
2.15.2 Operator controls
* DX2 controller or Shark controller
The instructions for use from the operator controls you can find in the seperate user manals
of the operator controls that is included with your wheelchair.
Changing the software is only allowed by Vermeiren. For changes in the software
contact Vermeiren.
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