First of all we want to thank you for putting your trust in us by selecting one of our wheelchairs. The Vermeiren wheelchairs are the result of many years of research and experience. During the development, special attention was given to the ease of use and the serviceability of the wheelchair.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Productdescription 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.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Technical specifications Technical terms below are valid for the wheelchair in standard settings. If other footrests / arm supports or other accessories are used, the tabulated values will change. Make Vermeiren Address Vermeirenplein 1/15, B-2920 Kalmthout...
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Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Make Vermeiren Address Vermeirenplein 1/15, B-2920 Kalmthout Type Manual wheelchair Model Eclips X4 30° Maximum occupant mass 150 kg Description Dimensions Effective seat width 390 mm 420 mm 440 mm 460 mm 480 mm...
12 = Footrests 13 = Footplate Accessories The following accessories are available for the Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° : Anterior pelvic belt (B58) for mounting on the tubes of the back • Anti-tipping device (B78) for mounting on the bottom frame •...
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Explanation of symbols Maximum mass Indoor and outdoor use Minimum slope CE conformity Safety rules !" To prevent injury and/or damage to your wheelchair, make sure that no objects and/or body parts are caught in the spokes of the driving wheels.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 This chapter describes the everyday use. These instructions are for the user and the specialist dealer. The wheelchair is delivered fully assembled by your specialist dealer. The instructions intended for the specialist dealer on how to set up the wheelchair are given in § 3.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Operating the brakes " " " " ! ! ! ! WARNING: The brakes are not used to slow down the wheelchair during movements – Use the brake only to prevent the wheelchair from unintended movements.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 To open and remove the arm support: and pull the front of the arm support " upwards. Pull lever (Fig C) Fold the arm support backwards. To remove the arm support, pull the rear of the arm support from tube hood #.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Riding the wheelchair " " " " ! ! ! ! WARNING: Risk of clamping – Prevent your fingers from being caught by the wheels spokes. " " " " ! ! ! ! WARNING: Risk of clamping –...
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Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 An experienced user can negotiate higher curbs by himself. This is best done backwards. Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the curb. Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 2.12 Fold up the wheelchair ! ! ! ! " " " " CAUTION: Chance of pinching – Do not place fingers between the components of the wheelchair. When the pushbar is available remove the pushbar.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 2.15 Back adjusting (Eclips X4 30° ) " " " " ! ! ! ! WARNING: Risk of tipping over – Be aware that the stability decrease when adjust the back backwards. " " " "...
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Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Steps to secure the wheelchair in a motor vehicle: 1. Check that the vehicle is equipped with a suitable wheelchair tie down and occupant- restraint system, conform ISO 10542. 2. Check that the components of the wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint system are not frayed, contaminated, damaged or broken.
This wheelchair can be adjusted to individual requirements as explained below. 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.
Risk of tipping over - When the driving wheels are adjusted, the position of the wheels are altered. The Vermeiren Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° are adjustab le in different seat heights and different seat angles by changing the wheels position. At each height there is a different setting of the front and rear wheels.
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Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 * Rear wheel: Remove the rear wheels (see § 2.13). 2. Loosen the fixing screws from the rear axle block 3. Push the axle block upwards or downwards to the desired height. 4. Tighten the screws properly.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Some of the wheelchairs are made with an adjustable axle adjuster. With these adjuster you can also change the seat height. 1. Remove the screws ! and ". 2. Push/Pull the adjustable axle adjuster # upwards or downwards to the required height.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Adjusting seat depth " " " " ! ! ! ! WARNING: Risk of injury - Make sure that all screws are properly tightened before using the wheelchair. Adjust the seat depth according following procedure: 1.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 3. Loosen the bolts so the brake " mechanism can slide over the guide " 4. Pull the brake mechanism over the guide the desired position. 5. Retighten the bolts !. 6. Check working of the brakes.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Adjusting of the pushing handles " " " " ! ! ! ! WARNING: Risk of injury - Make sure that all screws are properly tightened with the appropriate tool. " " " "...
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 3.10 Adjusting of the tip cap " " " " ! ! ! ! WARNING: Risk of injury - Make sure that all screws are properly tightened with the appropriate tool. A tip cap is mounted on the lower right back frame that can be adjusted in its height depending on the seat height of the wheelchair.
Maintenance Lifetime of the wheelchair is influenced by its use, storage, regular maintenance, servicing and cleaning. Regular Maintenance The maintenance activities to ensure a good condition for your Vermeiren wheelchair are described below: Before every ride • Check the tyres and make them clean. If necessary change the tire.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Shipping and storage The shipping and storage of the wheelchair shall be according following instructions: Store in a dry place (between +5 ° C and +41 ° C). • The relative humidity of the air should be between 30% and 70%.
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Check the functioning of the arm supports and footrests (locking, load, deformation, • wear caused by loads). Check the operation of other detachable parts (example: anti-tipping device, personal • safety belt, etc.) Check functioning of the gas pressure spring (synchronized, deformation, oiled) (only •...
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Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Product name Laundry Surface Disinfection of excretions Area of Manufacturer or Active substance disinfection effectiv- Supplier disinfection 1 part sputum or stools + 2 parts eness (scrubbing- diluted solution or 1 part urine + 1 part...
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Guarantee Excerpt from the "General Business Conditions": (...) 5. The guarantee period for warranty claims is 24 months. As a result of our superior quality requirements, we can increase the time bar on warranty claims beyond these fundamental, statutory requirements for (...)
Eclips X4, Eclips X4 30° 2012-01 Maintenance plan Date Maintenance Remarks Paraph 1/1/2012 Greasing and general servicing non Disinfection book Date of the Reason Specification Substance and Signature disinfection concentration Abbreviations used in column 2 (reason): V = Suspected infection IF = Infection case W = Repetition I = Inspection !"#$%&'%...