First of all we want to thank you for putting your trust in us by selecting one of our wheelchairs. The Vermeiren wheelchairs are the result of many years of research and experience. During the development, special attention was given to the ease of use and the serviceability of the wheelchair.
When used on mats, carpeted floors or loose floor coverings, the floor covering can get damaged. Use only Vermeiren approved accessories. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by the lack of or improper service or as a result of not following instructions from this manual.
D400 2013-06 Technical specifications Technical terms below are valid for the wheelchair in standard settings. If other footrests / armrests or other accessories are used, the tabulated values will change. Make Vermeiren Address Vermeirenplein 1/15, B-2920 Kalmthout Type Manual wheelchair...
10 = Backrest 11 = Tip cap 12 = Cross 13 = Adjustable handgrips Accessories The following accessories are available for the D400: • Anterior pelvic belt (B20) for mounting on the tubes of the back (see according manual) •...
D400 2013-06 Explanation of symbols Maximum mass Indoor and outdoor use Maximum Safe Slope CE conformity Type designation Approved as a seat in a motor vehicle Safety rules To prevent injury and/or damage to your wheelchair, make sure that no objects and/or body parts are caught in the spokes of the driving wheels.
D400 2013-06 This chapter describes the everyday use. These instructions are for the user and the specialist dealer. The wheelchair is delivered fully assembled by your specialist dealer. The instructions intended for the specialist dealer on how to set up the wheelchair are given in § 3.
D400 2013-06 Operating the brakes L L L L WARNING: The brakes aren't used to slow down the wheelchair during movements – Use the brake only to prevent the wheelchair from unintended movements. L L L L WARNING: Good operation of the brakes is influenced by wear and contamination of the tires (water, oil, mud, …) –...
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D400 2013-06 4. Click the front tube of the armrest in tube hood To open and remove the armrest: 1. Press lever and pull the front of the armrest upwards. 2. Fold the armrest backwards. To remove the armrest, press button...
D400 2013-06 Transfer in and out the wheelchair L L L L CAUTION: In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask someone to assist you. L L L L CAUTION: Risk of tipping over of the wheelchair – Do not stand on the foot plates.
D400 2013-06 If available on the wheelchair, wear the safety belt. Do not attempt moving on too high slopes. The maximum slope angles (upwards and downwards) are mentioned in table 1. Ask an attendant to help you moving on the slope.
D400 2013-06 An experienced user can negotiate curbs by himself: L L L L WARNING: Risk of tipping over – If you have not enough experience to control the wheelchair, get help from an attendant. Drive until the curbs. Ensure that the footplates do not touch the curbs.
D400 2013-06 2.14 Adjusting handgrips L L L L WARNING: Risk of injury – Make sure that all screws are properly tightened. L L L L WARNING: Risk of injury, Danger of tipping over – Make sure that the handgrips on both sides are set to the same height.
D400 2013-06 2.16 Transport in the car L L L L WARNING: Risk of injury – See that the wheelchair is attached properly. So you can avoid injury from the passengers during collision or sudden braking. L L L L WARNING: Risk of injury –...
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D400 2013-06 7. Mount the front securement straps according to the instructions of the strap-system manufacturer at the indicated place. (figure 3) This place is marked on the wheelchair with a symbol. (figure 4) 8. Roll back the wheelchair until the front straps are tight.
Installation and adjustment The instructions in this chapter are for the specialist dealer. The Vermeiren D400 has been designed to be adjust with a minimum of replacements parts. There is no need for extra stock of spare parts. To find a service facility or specialist dealer near you, contact the nearest Vermeiren facility.
Adjusting the seat height and seat angle The Vermeiren D400 is adjustable in 4 seat heights and 5 seat angles (0° -2,5° -5° -7,5° -10° ) by changing the position of the wheels for each height and angle there is a different setting of the front and rear wheels.
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If you don't find the right combination you can always contact the company Vermeiren. Check that the swivel axles are perpendicular to the ground. If necessary use the procedure...
D400 2013-06 Adjusting the seat depth The seat depth of the Vermeiren D400 is adjustable in 5 different positions by changing the backrest connection Ⓐ (Range 80 mm in steps from 20 mm). Seat depth Backrest connection Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ...
D400 2013-06 3. Loosen the bolts so the brake mechanism can slide over the guide 4. Pull the brake mechanism over the guide the desired position. 5. Retighten the bolts 6. Check working of the brakes. 7. If necessary repeat the above steps until the brakes are adjusted well.
D400 2013-06 Adjust the angle of the footplates as follow: Loosen bolt Adjust tube in the desired angle. The angle indication (80° -85 ° -90° -95° -100° ) is according the dashes Retighten the bolt Adjusting the armpad The armpad of your wheelchair can be adjusted in height and depth. The height of the armpad can be adjusted in 6 positions (Range 75 mm in steps from 15 mm).
Adjust the stability and maneuverability according following steps: 1. Loosen the bolts of axle plate. 2. Move the axle plate in the desired position. 3. Retighten the bolts. Maintenance For the maintenance manual of the wheelchairs refer to the Vermeiren website: www.vermeiren.be. Page 22...
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Dealer´s stamp: Dealer´s stamp: Date: Date: Dealer´s stamp: Dealer´s stamp: Date: Date: Dealer´s stamp: Dealer´s stamp: Date: Date: • For service checklists an additional technical information, please see our specialist dealers nearest to you. More information on our website at: www.vermeiren.com.