Using Your Wheelchair; Transfer In And Out Of The Wheelchair; Drum Brakes - Vermeiren Inovys II User Manual

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Using your wheelchair

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.
• In case of doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact your local specialist dealer, your care
provider or technical adviser to help you with this.
3.1

Transfer in and out of 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.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to the chair, couch or bed to/from you wish to
transfer.
2. Make sure that both brakes of the wheelchair are activated.
3. Fold the footplates upwards to prevent standing on them.
4. Transfer to/from the wheelchair with the help of an attendant or lifting equipment.
3.1.1 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.
3.2

Drum brakes

CAUTION
• Make sure that the wheelchair is on a flat horizontal surface before releasing the brakes.
• Never release both brakes simultaneously.
• To park or stop on a slope, use the parking brakes after coming to a halt.
• Brakes may only be adjusted by your specialist dealer.
To operate the drum brakes:
1. Pull the brake levers (1) in a squeeze motion.
2. Each brake lever (1) can be blocked by pushing the lock
lever (2) down with your finger.
3. Release the brake levers (1).
To move/ride again:
1. Pull the brake levers (1) in a squeeze motion. The lock lever
(2) is released by this movement.
2. Hold the handgrips firmly, while releasing the brake levers
(1).
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries
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