Use; Carrying The Wheelchair; Mounting Or Removing The Rear Wheels; Unfolding The Wheelchair - Vermeiren Gemini Instruction Manual

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Use

This chapter describes the everyday use. These instructions are for the user and the
specialist dealer.
The wheelchair is delivered fully assembled by your specialist dealer. The instructions
intended for the specialist dealer on how to set up the wheelchair are given in § 3.
2.1

Carrying the wheelchair

The best way to carry the wheelchair is to make use of the wheels and roll the wheelchair.
If this is not possible (e.g. when the rear wheels are taken off for transportation in a car),
firmly grasp the frame on the front and the grips. Do not use the footrest or the wheels to
grasp the wheelchair.
Also is it possible to fold the Gemini for a pretty easy transport.
2.2

Mounting or removing the rear wheels

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CAUTION:
Risk of injury – Check that the rear wheels are correct mounted with
the quick release axle (B80) before using the Gemini.
The fast and safe removal of the wheels is very convenient for transport in smaller cars.
By usage of the special axles B80, a fast removal is possible. Use your thumb to press the
button on the wheels to the inside. After that, the wheel can be removed.
For mounting the wheels again, the same procedure needs to be followed. Push the button
on the axle and slide the axle in the wheel to lock it into position.
Improper assembly or use of tyres other than ours voids any warranty claim.
2.3

Unfolding the wheelchair

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CAUTION:
Risk of clamping – Keep fingers away from moving parts of the
wheelchair.
1. Mount the rear wheels.
2. Unfold the full frame of the Gemini, by unfolding the tubes.
3. Fold the frame of the backrest backwards and place the headrest in a
comfortable position for the child.
4. Unfold the footrest.
2.4

Operating the brakes

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WARNING:
The brakes are not used to slow down the wheelchair during
movements – Use the brake only to prevent the wheelchair from unintended
movements.
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WARNING:
Good operation of the brakes is influenced by wear and
contamination of the tires (water, oil, mud, ...) – Check the condition of the tires
before each use.
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WARNING:
The brakes are adjustable and can wear – Check the operation of the
brakes before each use.
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CAUTION:
Risk of unintended movement – Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat
horizontal surface before releasing the brakes. 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.
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