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Sigma
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  • Page 1 VERMEIREN Sigma I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sigma 2019-06 Content Content Preface........................2 Your product ....................3 Description ...................... 3 Options ......................5 Accessories ....................5 Before use ..................... 6 Intended use ....................6 General safety instructions ................6 Symbols on the wheelchair ................7 Transport ......................7 First use and storage ..................

  • Page 4: Preface

    Vermeiren. Thank you for your trust in the products of Vermeiren. To support you on the use of this wheelchair and its operating options, this manual is offered. Please read it carefully; it will help you to get familiar with the operation, capabilities and limitations of your wheelchair.

  • Page 5: Your Product

    Your product Description This Sigma wheelchair is easy to operate and can be used indoors as well as outdoors. The wheelchair has a mid-wheel drive which makes stable driving possible. Depending on the type of wheelchair and installed options, electrical adjustment of backrest, seat and leg rest is possible.
  • Page 6 Sigma 2019-06 Your product 11. Front light (2x) 12. Mudguard (2x) 13. Motor with free- wheel lever (2x) 14. Balance arm 15. Rear light (2x) 16. Battery switch 17. Motor backrest tilt 18. Push bar 19. Operating console 20. Connection point battery charger 21.

  • Page 7: Options

    Electrical backrest; max. inclination angle 30° (3 actuators) SE43 Electrical seat; max. inclination angle 50° Electrical backrest; max. inclination angle 30° (2 actuators) Accessories Following accessories are available for the Sigma: • Table (B13, B15) • Headrest (L55, L58) • Personal safety belt (B58) •...

  • Page 8: Before Use

    For this reason, consult your doctor first and make sure that your specialist dealer is informed about his advice. • Only use accessories and spare parts approved by Vermeiren. • Please read all technical details and limits of your wheelchair in chapter 5.

  • Page 9: Symbols On The Wheelchair

    Sigma 2019-06 Before use Symbols on the wheelchair The symbols in following list are applicable to your wheelchair. Symbols can be found in the relevant ISO standard (ISO 7000, ISO 7001 and IEC 417). Maximum weight of the user in kg...
  • Page 10 Sigma 2019-06 Before use 2.4.3 Transport by vehicle, as luggage WARNING Risk of injuries and damage • Make sure that the free-wheel lever is in braking position during transport, see § 3.4. 1. Use the operating console to return your wheelchair to stable position, see § 3.3.
  • Page 11 Sigma 2019-06 Before use 11. Turn free-wheel lever in free-wheel position and roll the wheelchair backwards to pull the front straps tight, see §3.4. 12. Attach the rear securement-strap hooks to the securement points (C+D+E+F) on the rear in the same way.

  • Page 12: First Use And Storage

    Sigma 2019-06 Before use Belt restraints make full contact with Belt restraints must not be held away shoulder, chest and pelvis. from the body by wheelchair Pelvic belt low on the pelvis near the components such as armrests or thigh-abdominal junction wheels.

  • Page 13: Using Your Wheelchair

    Sigma 2019-06 Using your wheelchair Using your wheelchair WARNING Risk of injuries • First read previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use your wheelchair unless you have read and fully understood all instructions. • Also read the instructions in the operator-console manual and battery charger! •...
  • Page 14 Do not use your wheelchair on an escalator or stairs. • Only use ramps approved by Vermeiren and do not exceed their maximum load. When you stop on a slope, the brake will work automatically to prevent the wheelchair from running forward or backward.

  • Page 15: Operating Console

    Sigma 2019-06 Using your wheelchair Operating console CAUTION Risk of injuries or damage • Be aware that the stability decreases when the wheelchair is adjusted from sitting-strait to inclined position. • Make sure there is enough space around the wheelchair to operate backrest and seat.

  • Page 16: Battery Switch

    Sigma 2019-06 Using your wheelchair Free-wheel position Braking position Operating free-wheel lever Battery switch Your wheelchair is equipped with a battery switch (16) to interrupt the circuit between the power module and batteries. The disconnection is used for safety during transport, maintenance and repairs.

  • Page 17: Moving To/From Wheelchair

    Sigma 2019-06 Using your wheelchair Moving to/from wheelchair CAUTION Risk of injuries or damage • In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask someone to assist you. • Do not stand on the footplate(s) during transfer into or out of the wheelchair.

  • Page 18: Comfort Adjustments

    Sigma 2019-06 Using your wheelchair Comfort adjustments CAUTION Risk of injuries or damage • The following comfort adjustments can be done by the attendant or caretaker. All other adjustments are done by your specialist dealer according to the installation instructions, see preface.
  • Page 19 Sigma 2019-06 Using your wheelchair 3.7.3 Operator console The operator console has a swivel system and can be turned horizontally to the left/right. • Grab the control support (26) below the operator console and move it left/right to the desired position.

  • Page 20: Battery Status And Charging

    Sigma 2019-06 Using your wheelchair Battery status and charging WARNING Risk of injuries and damage due to fire • Only use the battery charger delivered with the wheelchair. The use of any other charger may be dangerous (fire hazard). •...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Risk of injuries and damage Repairs and replacements may only be undertaken by trained persons and only genuine replacement parts of Vermeiren should be used. The last page of this manual contains a registration form for the specialist dealer to record each service.

  • Page 22: Instructions For Maintenance

    Sigma 2019-06 Maintenance Instructions for maintenance 4.2.1 Wheels and tyres Proper working of the brakes depends on the state of the tyres, that can change due to wear and contamination (water, oil, mud, …). • Keep your wheels free of wires, hair, sand and fibres.

  • Page 23: Expected Lifespan

    Sigma 2019-06 Maintenance • Jerky movements; • Wheelchair deflects to one side; • Damaged or broken wheel assemblies; • Wheelchair does not switch on (blown fuse); • Wheelchair is powered but does not move, see 4.3.1. 4.3.1 Overload protection To protect the motor against overload, the motor is automatically cut off in the following situations: •...

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Sigma 2019-06 Technical specifications Technical specifications The technical details below are only valid for this wheelchair, at standard settings and optimal ambient conditions. Take these details into account during use. The values are no longer applicable if your wheelchair has been modified, damaged, or is severely worn. Be aware that the driving performance is influenced by ambient temperature, humidity, slopes (driving up/down), type of surface and battery status.
  • Page 25 Sigma 2019-06 Technical specifications Description Dimensions per configuration with BZ10E and L34 TUB Initial SE39 SE43 SE42 Seat surface height at front edge 435-450-465-480-495 mm (adjustable for SE30, SE34, SE36, SE39, SE40, SE41) Seat surface height at front edge 478 to 538 mm...
  • Page 26 Sigma 2019-06 Technical specifications Description Dimensions per configuration with BZ10E and L34 TUB Initial SE39 SE43 SE42 Description Specification for all configurations Strength tests according to ISO 7176-8 Tests of power and control system ISO 7176-14 according to Ignitability of upholstery according to...
  • Page 27 Service registration form Service registration form This product (name): …………………………………….. was inspected (I), serviced (S), repaired (R) or disinfected (D): By (stamp): By (stamp): By (stamp): Kind of work: I / S / R / D Kind of work: I / S / R / D Kind of work: I / S / R / D Date: Date:...
  • Page 28 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form what so ever (print, photocopy, microfilm or any other process) without written permission of the publisher, or processed, duplicated or distributed by using electronic systems. © Vermeiren Group 2019...

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