Transfer In And Out The Wheelchair; Correct Position In The Wheelchair; Riding The Wheelchair; Moving On Slopes - Vermeiren Gemini Instruction Manual

The connection points of the belts on the plate of the back support can be located in different
positions depending on the size of your child. To do so, the shoulder belts need to go
through the oval openings in the back support and retightened again.
The correct procedure of adjusting the length of the safety belts and the power by
which they are drawn will influence the safety and driving comfort of your child.
In case of questions regarding the locking and safety systems, please refer to our dealers.
2.7

Transfer in and out the wheelchair

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CAUTION:
Risk of tipping over of the wheelchair – Do not stand on the footplate.
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 footplate upwards to prevent standing on them.
4. Transfer the child to/from the wheelchair.
2.8

Correct position in the wheelchair

Some recommendations for a comfortable use of the wheelchair:
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Position your backside as close as possible to the back rest.
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Make sure your upper legs are horizontal – If needed adjust the length of the footrest.
(see § 3.4.2)
2.9

Riding the wheelchair

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WARNING:
Risk of clamping – Be careful passing through restricted passages
(e.g. doors).
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WARNING:
Risk of burns – 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 the push bar.
3. 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.
Setting the clamp
Simultaneously, push both buttons at the clamp and lock in the desired position. Releasing
the buttons will automatically lock the clamp in the desired position.

2.10 Moving on slopes

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WARNING:
Control your speed – Moving on slopes as slow as possible.
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WARNING:
Consider the capacities of your attendant – If your attendant does not
have enough force to control the wheelchair, put on the brakes.
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over – Lean forward to move your centre of gravity
forward. To improve a better stability.
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