To support you on the installation and repairs of this electric wheelchair, we provide you with this installation manual. Please read it carefully. If you still have questions after reading this manual, do not hesitate to contact Vermeiren. The information in this manual applies to the following wheelchair(s): •...
Forest 3 2020-03 Scope of delivery Scope of delivery The following items are part of the delivery: • Framework with armrests, operator control, rear and front wheels, seat and backrest (optional: electrically adjustable seat, backrest, electrical lift) • Footrests •...
Read the user manual of this wheelchair. • Be aware of the technical details and limits of intended use; see the user manual. • For more information, contact Vermeiren. Tools To (dis)assemble and adjust the wheelchair, the following tools are needed: •...
Adjusting the wheelchair to the user 3.2.1 Seat depth The Vermeiren Forest 3 is adjustable in 6 different seat depths over a range of 100 mm (steps of 20 mm). 1. Loosen the two screws (1) on either side of the frame.
Forest 3 2020-03 Assembly and adjustments 3.2.3 Armrest length Adjust the length of the armrests as follows (stepless, 90 mm): 1. Loosen the screw (1). 2. Adjust the armrest to a comfortable length. 3. Tighten the screw (1) properly. Check that the armrests are positioned identically on both sides.
Forest 3 2020-03 Assembly and adjustments Footrest width 1. Loosen the two screws (A) on the front of the seat frame. 2. Move the footrest in an horizontal direction until the correct seat with, by moving the square tubes (B) and (C) over each other (3 different positions: steps 15 mm on each side).
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Forest 3 2020-03 Assembly and adjustments Footplate angle To adjust the angle of the foot plate at its toothed clamp: 1. Loosen the socket screw (25) on the footrest (26). 2. Turn the footplate in the desired angle (80°- 100°). The dashes (27) on the toothed clamp indicate the angular positions.
Forest 3 2020-03 Assembly and adjustments Width between calfrests 1. Loosen the two socket screws (33) on the back of the calf rest. 2. Adjust the width to a comfortable position (2 positions available). Do not use the hole (34) in the middle! 3.
You can now reach the batteries. Replace both batteries at the same time and with the same type as the ones used in the wheelchair. If this is not possible, contact the nearest Vermeiren facility. Battery connections: 1) Blow fuse...
Forest 3 2020-03 Assembly and adjustments 1. Lift the driving wheel from the ground using a jack. 2. Remove the socket screws (50) and take the wheel from the flange. 3. Open tyre valve and push it gently to release the air.