Transfer In And Out The Wheelchair; Correct Position In The Wheelchair; Riding The Wheelchair; Moving On Slopes - Vermeiren 708D User Manual

2.7 Transfer in and out the wheelchair

CAUTION
 In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask someone to assist you.
 Do not stand on the footplates.

2.8 Correct position in the wheelchair

Some recommendations for a comfortable use of the wheelchair:
 Position your backside as close as possible to the backrest.
 Make sure your upper legs are horizontal – If needed adjust the length of the footrests
(see § 3.6).

2.9 Riding the wheelchair

CAUTION

Prevent your fingers from being caught by the wheels spokes.
 Be careful passing through restricted passages (e.g. doors).
 Be careful when driving in hot or cold environments (sunshine, extreme cold,
saunas, etc.) for a sufficient amount of time and when touching - Surfaces can
assume the environment temperatures.
1. Release the brakes.
2. Take both hand rims at their highest position.
3. Lean forward and push the hand rims forward until straight arms.
4. Swing your arms loosely back to the hand rims topside and repeat the movement.

2.10 Moving on slopes

WARNING

Move on slopes as slow as possible.

Consider the capacities of your attendant – If your attendant does not have enough
force to control the wheelchair, put on the brakes.

Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward. This improves the stability.
Risk of injuries
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to the
chair, couch or bed to/from you wish to transfer.
2. Check both brakes from the wheelchair are in the on
position.
3. Fold the footplates upwards to prevent standing on
them.
4. If the transfer is on the side of the wheelchair, fold
the armrest on that side upwards (see § 2.6).
5. Transfer to/from the wheelchair.
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries
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