Transfer In And Out The Wheelchair; Correct Position In The Wheelchair; Riding The Wheelchair - Vermeiren Gemini 2 Instruction Manual

2.8

Transfer in and out the wheelchair

2.9

Correct position in the wheelchair

Some recommendations for a comfortable use of the wheelchair:

Position your backside as close as possible to the back rest.

Make sure your upper legs are horizontal – If needed adjust the length of the footrest.
(see § 3.4.2)

2.10 Riding the wheelchair

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WARNING:
Risk of clamping – Be careful passing through restricted passages
(e.g. doors).
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WARNING:
Risk of burns – Be careful when driving in hot or cold environments
(sunshine, extreme cold, saunas, etc.) for a sufficient amount of time and when
touching - Surfaces can assume the environment temperatures.
1. Release the brake.
2. Take the pushbar.
3. Push the wheelchair by an attendant or parent.
Pushbar
The Gemini 2 has been equipped with rubber pushing handgrips, which have been mounted,
on an adjustable pushbar. This will make it easier for the person who pushes the Gemini 2
and remain a firm grip under different driving circumstances.
Setting the pushbar
Simultaneously, push both buttons at the clamp of the pushbar and lock in the desired
position. Releasing the buttons on the clamp will automatically lock the pushbar in the
desired position.
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CAUTION:
Risk of tipping over of the
wheelchair – Do not stand on the
footplate.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as
possible to the chair, couch or bed
to/from you wish to transfer.
2. Check the central brake from the
wheelchair is activated.
3. Fold the footplate upwards to prevent
standing on them.
4. Transfer the child to/from the
wheelchair.
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Gemini 2
2014-03