Before Use; Intended Use; General Safety Instructions; Symbols On The Wheelchair - Vermeiren Sagitta User Manual

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Before use

2.1

Intended use

 Indications and contraindications: This wheelchair is meant to be operated by the user sitting
in the wheelchair. If push handles are installed, it can be operated by an attendant as well. The
wheelchair is intended for elderly people or people with walking difficulties or no walking
abilities, such as paralysis, loss of limbs, limb defects or deformations, stiff or damaged joints,
heart insufficiencies and poor blood circulation, balance disturbances, cachexia (decrease in
muscle), ... You should NOT use this wheelchair if you suffer from physical or mental
impairments that may put you, or other people, in danger when driving the wheelchair. For this
reason, consult your doctor first and make sure that your specialist dealer is informed about
his advice.
 This wheelchair is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
 This wheelchair is designed and produced solely to transport/transfer one (1) person with a
maximum weight of 100kg. 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.
 The warranty on this product is based on normal use and maintenance as described in this
manual. Damage to your product caused by improper use or lack of maintenance will cause
the warranty to lapse.
2.2

General safety instructions

CAUTION
Carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual.
Keep the following general warnings in mind during use:
 Do not use your wheelchair if you are under influence of alcohol, medicines or other substances
that may influence your riding abilities.
 Be aware that some parts of your wheelchair may get very hot or cold due to ambient
temperature, solar radiation or heating devices. Be careful when touching. Wear protective
clothing if the weather is cold. When going outdoors, riding gloves can be used to improve the
grip on the hand rims.
 Alterations or substitutions should not be made to the wheelchair securement points or to
structural and frame parts or components without consulting the wheelchair manufacturer.
Be aware that your wheelchair may interfere with some types of anti-theft systems, depending on
the settings used. This may cause the shop's alarm to go off.
In case a serious incident has occurred involving your product, notify Vermeiren or your specialist
dealer as well as the competent authority in your country.
2.3

Symbols on the wheelchair

Risk of injuries and/or damage
Maximum weight of the user in kg
Indoor/outdoor use
Maximum safe slope in ° (degrees).
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Before use