Taking Off The Wheels (If Quick Release Axle Is Available); Transport In The Car; Installation And Adjustment; Tools - Vermeiren 28 Instruction Manual

2.13 Taking off the wheels (if quick release axle is available)

To facilitate the transport off the wheelchair the rear wheels can be taken off:

2.14 Transport in the car

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DANGER:
Risk of injury – The wheelchair is not suited for use as a seat in a
motor vehicle.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury – See that the wheelchair is attached properly. So you
can avoid injury from the passengers during collision or sudden braking.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury – Use for attaching the wheelchair and passenger
NEVER the same seatbelt.
Never use your wheelchair as a seat in an automobile or other vehicle. The wheelchair shall
be marked with following symbol.
To transport the wheelchair in the car use following steps:
1. Remove footrests, armrests and accessories.
2. Store footrests and accessories safely.
3. If possible, fold the wheelchair and remove the wheels.
4. Place the wheelchair in the luggage place.
5. If the wheelchair and the passenger compartment is NOT separated, attach the
frame of the wheelchair securely to the vehicle. You can use the available safety
belts in the vehicle.
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Installation and adjustment

The instructions in this chapter are for the specialist dealer.
The Vermeiren wheelchairs 28 has been designed entirely for your comfort.
To find a service facility or specialist dealer near you, contact the nearest Vermeiren facility.
A list of Vermeiren facilities can be found on the last page.
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WARNING:
Risk of unsafe settings - Use only the settings described in this
manual.
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WARNING:
Variation of allowed adjustments can still change the stability of your
wheelchair (tilt back or sideways).
3.1

Tools

To set up the wheelchair the following tools are needed.
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Wrench set n° 10 to n° 19
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Allen key set n° 4 to n° 5

Screwdriver Phillips head
1. Make sure the brakes standing in the off
position.
2. Take the wheelchair to the side frame where
you want to remove the wheel.
3. Press the button
hub.
4. Pull the wheel away from the frame.
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