Transfer In And Out The Wheelchair; Correct Position In The Wheelchair; Riding The Wheelchair - Vermeiren 708D Instruction Manual

To open and remove the arm rest:
1. Pull lever and pull the front of the arm rest  upwards.

2. Fold the arm rest backwards.
To remove the arm rest, pull the rear of the arm support from tube hood .
3.
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2.7

Transfer in and out the wheelchair

CAUTION:
L In case you can not perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask
someone to assist you.
CAUTION:
L Risk of tipping over of the wheelchair – Do not stand on the foot
plates.
2.8

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
rests. (see § 3.6.1)
2.9

Riding the wheelchair

WARNING:
Risk of clamping – Prevent your fingers from being caught by the
L
wheels spokes.
WARNING:
L Risk of clamping – Be careful passing through restricted passages
(e.g. doors).
WARNING:
L Risk of burns – Be careful when driving in hot or cold environments
(sunshine, extreme cold, saunas, etc.) for a sufficient amount of time and when
touching - Surfaces can assume the environment temperatures.
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. Fold the foot plates upwards to prevent
standing on them.
4. If the transfer is on the side of the wheelchair,
fold the arm support on that side upwards.
(see § 2.6)
5. Transfer to/from the wheelchair.
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