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V500, V500 30°
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  • Page 1 VERMEIREN V500, V500 30° U S E R M A N U A L...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting anti-tipping (only mounted to the right side)........9 Adjusting the seat depth ................9 Backrest inclination (V500 30°) ..............10 Mounting or removing the push bar (V500 30°) .......... 10 Transfer in and out of the wheelchair ............11 Riding the wheelchair .................. 11 Maintenance ....................

  • Page 4: Preface

    To ensure your safety, and to prolong the lifetime of your product, please take good care of it and have it checked and serviced on a regular basis. This manual reflects the latest product developments. Vermeiren has the right to implement changes to this type of product without any obligation to adapt or replace similar products previously delivered.

  • Page 5: Your Product

    Only for V500 30°: 16. Lever backrest inclination 17. Push bar Accessories The following accessories are available for the V500:  Anterior pelvic belt (B20) The following accessories are available for the V500 30°:  Anterior pelvic belt (B20)  Drum brakes (B74)

  • Page 6: Before Use

    130kg. It is not designed for transportation of goods or objects, nor for any use other than previously described.  Only use accessories and spare parts approved by Vermeiren.  Please read all technical details and limits of your wheelchair in chapter 5.

  • Page 7: Transport

    Risk of injuries WARNING  For V500 30°: Do NOT use your V500 30° wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle, see the following symbol.  The wheelchair has passed the crash test of ISO 7176-19: 2008 and, as such, has been designed and tested for use only as forward-facing seat in a motor vehicle.
  • Page 8 V500, V500 30° 2020-09 Before use 7. Mount the front securement straps according to the instructions of the strap-system manufacturer at the indicated place (figure 3). This place is marked on the wheelchair with a symbol (figure 4). 8. Roll back the wheelchair until the front straps are tight.

  • Page 9: Folding/Unfolding

    V500, V500 30° 2020-09 Before use PELVIC RESTRAINTS SHOULD MAKE FULL RESTRAINTS SHOULD NOT BE HELD AWAY FROM BODY BY WHEELCHAIR CONTACT ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE BODY COMPONENTS SUCH AS ARMRESTS OR NEAR THE JUNCTION OF THE THIGH AND...

  • Page 10: Using Your Wheelchair

    V500, V500 30° 2020-09 Using your wheelchair Using your wheelchair Risk of injuries WARNING  First read previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use your wheelchair unless you have read and fully understood all instructions.

  • Page 11: Mounting Or Removing The Armrests

    4. Make sure that the anti-tipping is firmly secured. Adjusting the seat depth The V500, V500 30° wheelchair is adjustable in seat depth by adjusting the seat canvas (range 35 mm: step less). 1. Fold up the wheelchair a little bit (see § 2.5).

  • Page 12: Backrest Inclination (V500 30°)

     Do not place your fingers, clothes between the adjustment mechanism. For model V500 30°, it is possible to set the backrest backwards with a maximum inclination of 30° (4 different positions: steps of 10°). Make sure that the patient sits in the chair when the attendant adjusts the backrest inclination and that the wheelchair does not tip over.

  • Page 13: Transfer In And Out Of The Wheelchair

    V500, V500 30° 2020-09 Using your wheelchair To mount the push bar: 1. Mount the push bar Ⓑ with the star knob Ⓐ in the left handgrip. 2. Swing the push bar Ⓑ to the right. 3. Mount hook Ⓒ over the right handgrip Ⓓ as shown on the drawing. Use holes  or  to adjust the tension of the backrest.
  • Page 14 V500, V500 30° 2020-09 Using your wheelchair  If you don’t have enough experience riding your wheelchair, ask assistance of an attendant. Keep your arms away from the wheels and keep your feet on the footplate.  Stairs should always be negotiated with the help of two attendants.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

     Seat, backrest, arm pads, calf pads and head rest (if applied): No excessive wear (like dented spots, damage or tears).  Brakes: Undamaged and functioning.  For V500 30°: Backrest inclination: Undamaged and functioning well (locking, load, no deformation or wear). Contact your specialist dealer for possible repairs or part replacements.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    V500, V500 30° 2020-09 Maintenance 4.2.3 Disinfection Risk of damage CAUTION Disinfections may only be undertaken by trained persons. Consult your specialist dealer. Troubleshooting Even if you use your wheelchair properly, a technical problem may occur. In this case, contact your local specialist dealer.

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    V500, V500 30° 2020-09 Technical specifications Technical specifications Technical terms below are valid for the wheelchair in standard settings. If other footrests / armrests or other accessories are used, the tabulated values will change. Make Vermeiren Type Manual wheelchair Model V500, V500 30°...
  • Page 19 Service registration form Service registration form This product (name): …………………………………….. was inspected (I), serviced (S), repaired (R) or disinfected (D): By (stamp): By (stamp): By (stamp): Kind of work: I / S / R / D Kind of work: I / S / R / D Kind of work: I / S / R / D Date: Date:...
  • Page 20 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form what so ever (print, photocopy, microfilm or any other process) without written permission of the publisher, or processed, duplicated or distributed by using electronic systems. © Vermeiren Group 2020...

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