Transfer In And Out The Wheelchair; Correct Position In The Wheelchair; Riding The Wheelchair - Vermeiren SAGITTA Instruction Manual

2.5

Transfer in and out the wheelchair

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CAUTION:
In case you can not perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask
someone to assist you.
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Risk of tipping over of the wheelchair – Do not stand on the foot
CAUTION:
bracket.
2.6

Correct position in the wheelchair

Some recommendations for a comfortable use of the wheelchair:
Position your backside as close as possible to the back rest.
Make sure your upper legs are horizontal – If needed adjust the length of the foot
bracket. (see § 3.7)
2.7

Riding the wheelchair

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Risk of clamping – Prevent your fingers from being caught by the
WARNING:
wheels spokes.
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Risk of clamping – Be careful passing through restricted passages
WARNING:
(e.g. doors).
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Risk of burns – Be careful when driving in hot or cold environments
WARNING:
(sunshine, extreme cold, saunas, etc.) for a sufficient amount of time and when
touching - Surfaces can assume the environment temperatures.
To apply the brakes:
Push the brake handles  forward till
1.
you feel a distinctive click.
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CAUTION:
movement – Make sure the
wheelchair is on a flat horizontal
surface before releasing the brakes.
Never release both brakes
simultaneously.
To release the brakes:
Release one brake  by pulling the
1.
handle backwards.
2. Hold the hand-rim of the release wheel
with your hand.
3. Release the second brake by pulling the
handle backwards.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to
the chair, couch or bed to/from you wish to
transfer.
2. Check both brakes from the wheelchair are in
the on position.
3. If the wheelchair have arm supports and the
transfer is on the side of the wheelchair, fold the
arm support on that side upwards.
4. Transfer to/from the wheelchair.
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