Productdescription; Intended Use - Vermeiren Forest Instruction Manual

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Intended Use

The electric wheelchair Forest is equipped with two motors, of 220W or 350W.
The electric wheelchair Forest is intended to comfortably transport persons with walking
difficulties or no walking abilities. This electric wheelchair is designed to transport 1 person.
The electric wheelchair is designed to transport persons only, no goods.
Neither should it be used by persons obviously suffering from physical or mental limitations
(e.g. visual impairment, ...) that render them incapable of safely handling the electric
wheelchair.
The different types of fittings and accessories, and the modular construction allow full use by
persons disabled by:
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paralysis
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loss of limbs (leg amputation)
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limb defects or deformations
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stiff or damaged joints
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heart insuffiencies and poor blood circulation
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balance disturbances
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cachexia (decrease in muscle)
The electric wheelchair is classified as class B.
The electric wheelchair is suited for indoor and outdoor use by the occupant.
When providing for individual requirements:
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body size and weight (max. 130 kg)
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physical and psychological condition
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residential circumstances
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environment
should be taken into consideration.
Your electric wheelchair should be used on flat surfaces where all four wheels are touching
the ground and where there is sufficient contact to operate the wheelchair safely.
You should practice for use on uneven surfaces (cobblestones, etc.), slopes, curves and to
get past obstacles (curbs, etc.). A particular risk is involved when crossing surfaces such as
ice, grass, rubble, foliage, etc.
The electric wheelchair should not be used as a ladder, nor is it a transport for heavy or hot
objects.
When using your electric wheelchair on streets or footpaths, local laws and regulations apply.
The electric wheelchair can be used on sidewalks, urban road. Under no circumstances the
electric wheelchair may be used for driving on larger roads or expressways.
Use only Vermeiren approved accessories.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by the lack of improper service or as a
result of not following instructions from this manual.
Visually impaired people can contact the dealer for the instructions for use.
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