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.
Storage and use temperature + 5 ° C + 41 ° C Storage and use humidity We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance ± 15 mm / 1,5 kg / ° Table 1: Technical specifications 28 Page 4...
2012-04 Explanation of symbols Maximum mass Indoor and outdoor use Minimum slope CE conformity Not crash-tested 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. The parking brakes should be applied before getting into and out of the wheelchair.
2012-04 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. Carrying the wheelchair The best way to carry the wheelchair is to make use of the wheels and roll the wheelchair.
2012-04 The mounting of the footrests is done as follows: Hold the footrest sideways at the outside of the wheelchairs frame. Mount the holes of the footrest on the pins located on the frame. Turn the footrest inwards till it clicks in position. If this lock is a little stiff, press the handle gently back.
2012-04 Mounting or removing of armrests L L L L CAUTION: Risk of clamping – Keep fingers, buckles and clothes away from the bottom side of the armrest. L L L L CAUTION: Risk of clamping – Check the armrests are securely fixated before using the wheelchair.
2012-04 Riding the wheelchair L L L L WARNING: Risk of clamping – Prevent your fingers from being caught by the wheels spokes. L L L L WARNING: Risk of clamping – Be careful passing through restricted passages (e.g. doors). L L L L WARNING: Risk of burns –...
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2012-04 An experienced user can negotiate higher curbs by himself. This is best done backwards. Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the curbs. Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward. Move the wheelchair close to the curbs. Use the hand rim to roll-off wheelchair from the curbs in a controlled manner.
The instructions in this chapter are for the specialist dealer. The Vermeiren wheelchairs 28 has been designed entirely for your comfort. To find a service facility or specialist dealer near you, contact the nearest Vermeiren facility. A list of Vermeiren facilities can be found on the last page.
Allen key set n° 4 to n° 5 • Screwdriver Phillips head Manner of delivery The Vermeiren 28 shall be delivered with: • 1 frame with armrests, rear and front wheels (seat height of 500 mm, seat angle of 5° ) •...
2012-04 Adjust the brakes L L L L WARNING: Risk of injury – Brakes may only be adjusted by your specialist dealer. Adjust the brakes according following rules: 1. Install the wheels according § 2.2. 2. Disconnect the brakes by pulling lever backwards.
Maintenance Lifetime of the wheelchair is influenced by its use, storage, regular maintenance, servicing and cleaning. Regular Maintenance The maintenance activities to ensure a good condition for your Vermeiren wheelchair are described below: • Before every ride Check the tyres and make them clean. If necessary change the tire.
2012-04 Care 4.3.1 Seat and back cushion The cleaning of the seat and back cushion shall be according: Clean seat and back with a cloth moistened with warm water. Be aware that you do not soak the seat and back cushion. Use a mild commercial detergent for removing stubborn dirt.
2012-04 Disinfection L L L L WARNING: Dangerous Products - The use of disinfectants is restricted to authorized personnel. L L L L WARNING: Dangerous Products, change on irritate your skin - You should wear suitable protective clothing because the disinfectants could irritate your skin. For this purpose you should also take note of the product information of the solutions concerned.
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2012-04 Product name Laundry Surface Disinfection of excretions Area of Manufacturer or Active substance disinfection effectiv- Supplier disinfection 1 part sputum or stools + 2 parts eness (scrubbing- diluted solution or 1 part urine + 1 part /wiping diluted solution disinfection) Sputum Stools...
2012-04 Guarantee Excerpt from the "General Business Conditions": (...) 5. The guarantee period for warranty claims is 24 months. As a result of our superior quality requirements, we can increase the time bar on warranty claims beyond these fundamental, statutory requirements for (...) -Frame and cross-hinge of wheelchairs 5 years...
2012-04 Maintenance plan Date Maintenance Remarks Paraph 1/1/2012 Greasing and general servicing non Disinfection book Date of the Reason Specification Substance and Signature disinfection concentration Abbreviations used in column 2 (reason): V = Suspected infection IF = Infection case W = Repetition I = Inspection Page 20...
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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.