Product Description; Intended Use - Vermeiren 28 Instruction Manual

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Product description

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Intended Use

The wheelchair is intended for people with walking difficulties or no walking abilities.
The wheelchair is designed to transport 1 person.
The wheelchair is suited for indoor and outdoor use.
The user can propel the wheelchair by himself or have the wheelchair pushed by an
attendant.
The different types of fittings and accessories, and the modular construction allow full use by
persons disabled by:
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paralysis

loss of limbs (leg amputation)

limb defects or deformations

stiff or damaged joints

heart insuffiencies and poor blood circulation

balance disturbances

cachexia (decrease in muscle)
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and also for aged persons.
When providing for individual requirements:

body size and weight (max. 110 kg or 150 kg wheelchair with anatomic cushions)

physical and psychological condition

residential circumstances

environment
should be taken into consideration.
Your wheelchair should only be used on surfaces where all four wheels are touching the
ground and where there is sufficient contact to propel the wheels equally.
You should practice for use on uneven surfaces (cobblestones, etc.), slopes, curves and to
get past obstacles (curbs, etc.).
The wheelchair should not be used as a ladder, nor is it a transport for heavy or hot objects.
When used on mats, carpeted floors or loose floor coverings, the floor covering can get
damaged.
Use only Vermeiren approved accessories.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by the lack of or improper service or as a
result of not following instructions from this manual.
Compliance with the user and maintenance instructions are an essential part of the
guarantee conditions.
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