Seat Support; Backrest Support; Transfer In And Out The Wheelchair - Vermeiren Sagitta User Manual

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3.2

Seat support

L WARNING: Risk of injury – Check that all 4 straps are secured with Velcro.
The seat of the wheelchair has a suspension system with adjustable Velcro straps, to adjust the
flexibility of the seat.
3.3

Backrest support

L
WARNING: Risk of injury – Check that all straps are secured with Velcro.
The back of the model Sagitta can be adjusted in its flexibility, so the back of the user is supported
differently.
3.4

Transfer in and out the wheelchair

CAUTION
 In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner,
ask someone to assist you.
 Do not stand on the foot bracket.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to the chair,
couch or bed to/from which you wish to transfer.
2. Make sure that both brakes of the wheelchair are activated.
3. If the wheelchair has arm supports and the transfer is on the
side of the wheelchair, fold the arm support on that side
upwards.
4. Transfer to/from the wheelchair.
3.4.1 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. If needed adjust the length of the foot bracket.
(see installation manual)
1. Loosen the 4 fasteners.
2. Pull each belt in the desired position.
3. Put the respective belt back on the Velcro and press
this by hand to each other.
1. Remove the back cushion with the velcro by pulling first
to the back and then to the front. Now you can see the
suspension system with three straps that can be
adjusted independently.
2. Loosen the velcro closures of the respective straps.
3. Pull the respective strap to the desired position, the
tension of the individual belts can be varied and the
desired support of the back can be set.
4. Place the back cushion again starting from the front to
the back and secure the Velcro connections by pressing
lightly on the back cushion with your hand.
Risk of injuries
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Sagitta, Sagitta SI
2023-07
Using your wheelchair