Comfort Adjustments; Riding - Vermeiren Bobby 24 Instruction Manual

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1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to you when sitting in your chair, couch, seat
or bed.
2. Apply both parking brakes to block the movement, see §3.1.
3. Fold the footplates upwards to prevent standing on them. Or turn the footrests aside to free
the passage for transfer.
4. Transfer to/from the wheelchair using the strength of your arms or with the help of lifting
equipment.
Sitting in the wheelchair
1. Sit down on the seat with your lower back against the backrest.
2. Turn the footrests back to the front and put your feet on the footplates.
3. Make sure that your upper legs are horizontal and that your feet are in comfortable position;
adjust the wheelchair according to the instructions in § 3.3
3.3
Do not adjust your wheelchair yourself. Always contact your specialist dealer.
Check next adjustments while sitting in the wheelchair:
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Footrest: the length of the footrest is adapted to the length of your lower leg.
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Footplate: the angle of the footplate is adapted to the position of your feet.
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Parking brakes: both brakes operate smoothly and the wheels don't move when brakes
are applied, see §3.1.
If further adjustment is necessary, contact your specialist dealer for support.
3.4
This paragraph is a first acquaintance with the operation of your wheelchair. Read the
complete manual first before you go for a ride.
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Prevent your fingers from being caught by the wheel spokes.
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Prevent your hands on the hand rims from entrapment when riding through small
passages.
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When driving with an attendant, keep your arms away from the wheels and keep your
feet on the footplates.
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Do NOT drive on slopes, obstacles, steps or kerbs larger than the size described in the
technical specification in chapter 5.
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Do not proceed with your wheelchair in traffic. Always stay on the pavement.
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Do not operate the hand rims with wet hands. If you do so, you can lose your grip and
lose your balance while coping with slopes or obstacles.
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Pay attention if the road has holes or gaps that may cause entrapment of the wheels.
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Avoid stones and other objects that may block the wheels.
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Always keep the swing range of the footrest in mind to prevent bystanders to be injured
or objects damaged.
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Before every usage, make sure that:

Comfort adjustments

CAUTION Risk of injuries or damage

Riding

CAUTION Risk of entrapment
CAUTION Risk of injuries and damage
o all footplate and footrest adjustments are firmly secured, see §3.3.
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Bobby 24
2018-05
Using your wheelchair