Vermeiren Eclips+ Instruction Manual page 19

1) Slide your bottom as far forwards as you can on the seat and
2) place your foot which is nearest to the chair/bed on the floor.
Support yourself on the wheelchair (the edge of the seat) with one arm and the chair or bed with the
other. NOTE: Danger of tipping!
Now swing your bottom over or slide it over to the seat. If moving from a chair/bed to the wheelchair,
omit Point 2), but otherwise proceed as described above.
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The parking brakes must be pulled, otherwise there is the danger of injury.
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If your illness/disability means that you are unable to move in and out of the wheelchair on
your own, always get help from someone who is familiar with the procedure.
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Getting into and out of the wheelchair is done at your own risk. The manufacturer admits no
liability claims.
STEPS / KERBS (ATTENDANT)
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To drop down, follow the procedure in reverse. The wheelchair should never be lowered over
steps / kerbs in the forwards position.
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There is a particular risk of tipping when you are traversing obstacles/steps/kerbs !
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Ensure that your attendant has enough strength for the procedure.
STEPS / KERBS (MOVING UPWARDS)
In principle, you should only tackle obstacles with the help of an
attendant.
Push the wheelchair to the edge of the obstacle and push down with
one foot on the tipping lever. This is located on the lower end of the
frame. At the same time, gripping the handles, pull the wheelchair
gently backwards.
Place the front wheels on the obstacle and put your foot back on the
ground. Then raise the wheelchair using the handles and push
forwards until the rear wheels are over the obstacle.
To get over a kerb or a step, it is vital that you approach it head-on.
Adjustable backs must be in the most vertical position.
Lean your upper body backwards a little.
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Practise tipping by having an attendant ensure that the
wheelchair does not roll over by holding the handles.
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The anti-tip device (if fitted) may need to be removed. N.B:
DANGER OF TIPPING!
Tip the wheelchair a little and place the front wheels on the obstacle.
Bend the upper body and propel the wheelchair forwards until the
driving wheels reach the obstacle.
Slowly raise the driving wheels by pulling the tyre grips.
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N.B: BEWARE OF ROLLING BACKWARDS!
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Do not attempt to climb drastic kerbs as damage could
otherwise occur to the wheelchair.
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