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.
The wheelchair is designed to transport 1 child. The wheelchair is suited for indoor and outdoor use in combination with a supervisor. The Gemini can be pushed by an attendant or the parent. The modular aluminum construction allows to choose the optimal design in specific need to your child.
If other footrest or other accessories are used, the tabulated values will change. Make Vermeiren Address Vermeirenplein 1/15, B-2920 Kalmthout Type Manual wheelchair Model Gemini Description Gemini 32 Gemini 40 Gemini 45 Maximum occupant mass 35 kg 50 kg 60 kg 320 mm 400 mm 450 mm...
The accessory enhances the comfort of the Gemini. Special holes in the frame of the Gemini are made to fix the cover. It suffices to lock the ends of the cover into the holes. Depending on the needs, the cover can open or closed.
Check the profile depth and the inflation pressure of the tyres. Only use a Gemini which has been adjusted to the weight and length of the child. The Gemini cannot be tipped too much backwards because the shift of the centre of gravity may cause the Gemini to flip backwards.
Never release both brakes simultaneously. The person who is pushing the Gemini is responsible for the correct usage of the brakes and the usage of them on both wheels. The Gemini has been equipped with separate brakes for each wheel.
By default, a wedge, covered with textile, is mounted on the seating element. It will prevent your child from sliding out of the Gemini. The wedge has been mounted by a screw (M6). It can easily be adjusted by loosening/tightening the screw.
Push the wheelchair by an attendant or parent. The Gemini has been equipped with rubber pushing handles, which have been mounted, on a adjustable clamp. This will make it easier for the person who pushes the Gemini and remain a firm grip under different driving circumstances.
Gemini 2011-11 If available on the wheelchair, wear the safety belt. Do not attempt moving on too high slopes. The maximum slope angles (upwards and downwards) are mentioned in table 1. Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
Fold the frame of the backrest into the direction of the seat (as far as possible) and shorten the headrest if needed. At the same time, pull both sliders upwards. Due to the folding of the tube, the full frame of the Gemini folds. Remove the rear wheels. 2.13 Transport in the car...
The instructions in this chapter are for the specialist dealer. The Vermeiren wheelchairs Gemini has been designed entirely for your comfort. 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.
(follow the instructions in this manual). Adjusting the seat depth The function (not available on Gemini 40 and Gemini 45) to alter the depth of the seat can be used after loosening the bolts (M6) on the seating plate (The needed tools are included in the package) and sliding the full segment into the desired position.
3.4.2 Adjusting the length of the footrest Gemini (Fig. 1): Due to the super design of the Gemini, the footrest can be set into 4 different lengths: 250 – 280 – 310 - 340 mm (steps: 30 mm). Adjust them as follows: •...
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2011-11 Gemini 40 and 45 (Fig. 2): The design of Gemini 40 and 45 provides a gradual change in the length of the footrest. The footrest of the Gemini 40 and 45 can be changed in 3 different lengths: 390 - 420 - 450 mm (steps: 30 mm) Adjustments are made as follows: •...
WARNING: Risk of injury – Check the backrest is well fixated. The Gemini has been equipped with a back with adjustable inclination and adjustable height. In combination with the adjustable seat and footrest will the Gemini provide optimal settings for your child.
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2. Move the upper part (headrest) of the backrest upwards or downwards until the desired backrest height (510 - 640 mm for Gemini, 630 - 750 mm for Gemini 40 and 700 - 780 for Gemini 45).
The construction of the Gemini (not available on Gemini 40 and Gemini 45) makes it very easy to adjust the inclination of the seat angle and the depth of the seat. Also a full conversion of the orientation of the seating parts towards the person who is pushing the Gemini has been made very easy and fast to accomplish.
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4. Check that the plunger is well fixated. A wide range in adjustments allows the Gemini to be positioned in many ways. From an almost vertical position (ideal for revalidation) till a laying position. By tightening the adjustment bars, the full seating part will be unmovable.
Gemini 2011-11 Assembling the seat element will happen in reverse order as described above. The seat of the Gemini can only be extended with additional elements after approval of your retailer. Tyre changing L L L L NOTE: Always make sure that the wheels are sufficiently inflated, since it could affect the driving behaviour.
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.
Repairing and assembling of spare parts for your wheelchair may only be performed by the specialist dealer. Only authorized Vermeiren spare parts may be installed. Shipping and storage The shipping and storage of the wheelchair shall be according following instructions: •...
Gemini 2011-11 Inspection In principle we recommend one inspection every year, and a minimum of one before usage is resumed. All of the following checks must be performed and documented by authorized persons: • Check the frame parts and the hinged tubes for plastic deformation, cracks and impaired functioning.
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Gemini 2011-11 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 /wiping diluted solution...
Gemini 2011-11 Guarantee Excerpt from the "General business conditions": (…) For processing defects or material faults discovered after delivery, we accept liability, computed from the calculation date, for the warranty period of the relevant product group. (…) Lightweight wheelchair 12 months (…)
Gemini 2011-11 Maintenance plan Date Maintenance Remarks Paraph 1/1/2011 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...