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Vermeiren Forest 3 SU User Manual

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M A N U E L D ' U T I L I S A T I O N
G E B R U I K S A A N W I J Z I N G
G E B R A U C H S A N W E I S U N G
M A N U A L E D I I S T R U Z I O N I
M A N U A L D E I N S T R U C C I O N E S
I N S T R U K C J A O B S Ł U G I
N Á V O D K O B S L U Z E
Forest 3 SU

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  • Page 1 M A N U A L D E I N S T R U C C I O N E S I N S T R U K C J A O B S Ł U G I N Á V O D K O B S L U Z E Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.7. Standing / upright function 3.8. Battery status and charging Maintenance 4.1. Points of maintenance 4.2. Maintenance instructions 4.3. Troubleshooting 4.4. Expected lifespan 4.5. Reuse 4.6. End of use 4.7. Warranty Technical specifications User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 4: Preface

    Vermeiren. Thank you for your trust in the products of Vermeiren. To support you on the use of this wheelchair and its operating functions, this manual is offered. Please read this manual carefully;...
  • Page 5 For user and specialist dealer User manuals of applied operating console and battery charger For user and specialist dealer Installation instructions For specialist dealer Service manual for wheelchairs For specialist dealer EC declaration of conformity User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 6: Your Product

    Safety belt Chest belt Leg rest Footplates 10. Steering wheels (front wheels) 1 1. Driving wheels (rear wheels) 12. Knee protector 13. Support wheels 14. Driving motors 15. Battery housing 16. Front light (optional) User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 7: Options

    130kg. 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..

  • Page 8: General Safety Instructions

    • Make sure that your hands, clothes, belts, buckles or jewellery don’t get caught by wheels or other moving parts during use. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 9: Symbols On The Wheelchair

    Maximum weight of the user in kg Maximum safe slope in ° (degrees). For indoor use only (battery charger) Maximum speed Type designation Catalogue number Serial number Medical device Manufacturer Date of manufacture Declaration of conformity Attention: important information User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 10: Transport

    (as a whole) by aircraft. Consult your airline for the correct handling procedures before booking your flight. Before handing your wheelchair over to the airport personnel, disconnect the battery from the wheelchair, see installation manual. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...
  • Page 11 Fasten the wheelchair frame securely to the vehicle using the strap-tie-down system (see Figure 1). Place the wheelchair in drive mode (engaging the parking brakes) and check that the operating console is switched off. Figure 1 User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 12: First Use And Storage

    • Always unplug the battery charger from the wheelchair before starting to drive. Make sure that you are familiar with the operation of your wheelchair before using it in crowded and possibly dangerous places. First exercise at a spacious, open area with little bystanders. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 13: Driving Outdoors

    5.. • Even with your wheelchair lights on, it is not suitable to drive on public roads at poor visibility (darkness, mist, twilight). Make sure that you are well visible, also during daylight User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...
  • Page 14 • Do not use your wheelchair on an escalator or stairs. • Only use ramps approved by Vermeiren and do not exceed their maximum load. • To safely overcome obstacles or slopes, put the wheelchair in its most upright sitting position.

  • Page 15: Operating Console

    For your own safety, and to prevent that the wheelchair gets damaged, movements are monitored by the electronics. This may result in block of movement, speed decrease or complete stop. Consult the user manual of the operating console for more information. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 16: Brake And Free-Wheel Lever

    • the wheelchair is OFF; • the wheelchair is ON and the joystick is released. Releasing the joystick makes the wheelchair stop gently and activates the brakes. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 17: Transfer To/From The Wheelchair

    Fold the footplates upwards to prevent standing on them. If necessary, turn one armrest back/up to make room, see § 3.6.3.. Transfer to/from the wheelchair using the strength of your arms or with the help of attendant(s) or lifting equipment. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 18: Comfort Adjustments

    • Make sure that your fingers, clothes, buckles don’t get trapped during adjustment. 3.6.1. Safety belt Fasten the safety belt by clicking the buckle into the receiver. If necessary, adjust the length of the straps. To open the seat belt, press the red button. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...
  • Page 19 The arm rest is unlocked (in bottom position). Turn the armrest up/backwards to its end position. Pull lever up to close the toothed clamp. The armrest is locked in end position. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...
  • Page 20 Hold the arm pad at the desired angle. Turn the star knob clockwise until it is finger-tight. Repeat this for the second arm pad. Make sure that both arm pads are firmly secured. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 21: Chest Belt

    Slide the backrest up/down until the desired position. Retighten the star knobs. Make sure that the backrest is well secured. Optional side pelots are not compatible with the lower position of the backrest. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 22: Standing / Upright Function

    • Driving should only take place in the seated position. The drive program should not be used during the standing / upright function. Reduced drive should be deployed only for altering position during the standing / upright function. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...
  • Page 23 Check whether the armrests are in a good position. Switch on the drive electronics and select the adjust function for the upright function. Pull the joystick backwards or push it forwards to carry out the relevant function. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 24: Battery Status And Charging

    • Read the storage and maintenance instructions in §4. and technical details in §5.. • Only disconnect the battery charger when the battery is fully charged, see the following symbols on the charger. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Remove the battery charger from the socket, let it cool down and store it in the charger pocket. 4. Maintenance Regular care ensures that your wheelchair is preserved in a perfectly functional condition. For the maintenance manual, refer to the Vermeiren website: www.vermeiren.com. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 26: Points Of Maintenance

    Risk of injuries and damage • Repairs and replacements may only be undertaken by trained persons and only genuine replacement parts of Vermeiren should be used. The last page of this manual contains a registration form for the specialist dealer to record each service.

  • Page 27: Maintenance Instructions

    • Keep the operating console clean and protect it from water and rain. Wipe all rigid parts of the wheelchair with a damp cloth (not drenched). If necessary, use a mild soap, suitable for varnishes and synthetics. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    The following symptoms may indicate a serious problem. Therefore always contact your specialist dealer if you spot any of the following deviations: • Strange sound; • Frayed/damaged wiring harnesses; • Cracked or broken connectors; • Uneven tread wear on one of the tyres; User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 29: Overload Protection

    At end of life, you need to dispose your wheelchair according to the local environmental legislation. The best way to do so, is to disassemble the wheelchair to facilitate the transport of recyclable parts. User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    (driving up/ down), type of surface and battery status. Brand Vermeiren Product group Powered wheelchair, Class B Type Forest 3 SU Description Dimensions Maximum user weight 130 kg Overall length with footrest 1 170 mm...
  • Page 31 Brand Vermeiren Product group Powered wheelchair, Class B Type Forest 3 SU Description Dimensions Effective seat width 400 mm 450 mm Seat surface height at front edge 530 mm Backrest angle Seat width 40: 1 1° - 30° Seat width 45: 1 1° - 84°...
  • Page 32 Brand Vermeiren Product group Powered wheelchair, Class B Type Forest 3 SU Description Dimensions Tests of power and control system ISO 7176-14 according to Ignitability of upholstery according to EN 1021-2:2006 EMC compliance ISO 7176-21 Storage and use temperature +5°C - +41°C Operating temperature for electronics -10°C to +40°C...
  • Page 33 Kind of work: I / S / R / D Kind of work: I / S / R / D Kind of work: I / S / R / D Date: Date: Date: User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...
  • Page 34 User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...
  • Page 35 User manual | 2024-08 Forest 3 SU...
  • Page 36 VERMEIREN GROUP Vermeirenplein 1/15 2920 Kalmthout Belgium www.vermeiren.com Version: F, 2024-08 Basic UDI-DI: 5415174122127Forest 3SJK All rights reserved, including translation.

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