Sliding Grips; The Back; The Seat - Vermeiren RAPIDO Instruction Manual

SLIDING GRIPS

The sliding grips are situated at the top end of the backrest tubes. The backrest tubes must be in
position before your helper can use the grips (see the Section "Back").

THE BACK

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Take care that the backrest tubes do not tilt or jam in the sockets. To avoid putting strain on
the back, the tubes should be inserted correctly. Avoid deformations that could endanger the
safety of the wheelchair and its user.
Take care that the fixing screws (1) are properly tightened before using the wheelchair.
Otherwise the back can be detached and cause damage to the wheelchair and injure the user.
Take care that no extra loads are placed on the back (e.g. a rucksack), since it may disturb the
balance and cause the wheelchair to tip over backwards.
If the back or some of its components are marred by wear and tear or other factors, kindly
contact your dealer. He shall gladly be of further assistance.

THE SEAT

The seat is anatomical and cushioned and has suspension hooks fixed to its underside by means of
which it is placed on the framework. These hooks lock the seat in position between the side members
of the collapsible framework. To remove the seat, simply lift it out of the framework. The imitation
leather cover is washable. We can supply a SOFT version of the seat to patients who are pressure
sensitive at certain points (dekubitusprophylaxe).
The backrest has been designed to be removable for
transportation purposes. Loosen the lever screws (1) and
remove the back together with the backrest tubes. Then you
can easily push the wheelchair into a car by using a ramp for
example. For driving, the backrest tubes must be inserted
smoothly and fully into the frame sockets. Then fully retighten
the lever screws (1).
Before use you should check that the back is fixed tightly to
the backrest tubes. If not, you must tighten the fixing screws
(2) properly for securely joining the back with the backrest
tubes.
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Your wheelchair is primarily fitted with a standard
cushioned seat. It must be placed snugly on the
folded-open tube frame and the suspension hooks
must engage the structure evenly.
The inclination of the seat can be changed by
adjusting the front and rear suspension hooks
separately.
When the wheelchair is to be folded, simply lift the
seat out.
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RAPIDO
2012-07