Transporting The Wheelchair; Using Ramps - Vermeiren Squod Instruction Manual

TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR

If your SQUOD is to be transported, kindly note the following:
Before lifting up the wheelchair, all moveable parts must be dismantled (footrests, armrests, and
steering unit).
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When raising the wheelchair, it should only be grasped by fixed parts of the frame.
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To avoid damage, remove the steering unit and armrests before transport.
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When assembling, make sure that all screws are retightened properly.
To prevent the wheelchair from moving about, switch the locking mechanism to electronic driving
(activation of the electromagnetic parking brakes). In addition, engage the parking brakes if present in
your model. If you require further belt securing systems, make sure that they are only attached to solid
parts of the frame.
If you require to be moved upwards or downwards on a staircase, remove the anti-tipping guard and
tip the wheelchair slightly backwards. The wheelchair can then be pushed forwards step by step with
the driving wheels bearing the weight.
A second person must secure the wheelchair in front by walking backwards and grasping the wheel
supports after the leg supports have been removed.
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At least two persons are required for moving up or down on a staircase or over single steps.
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Note that, when the footrests have been removed, the legs of the user are not
secured; danger of injury !!
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When being transported, you should be protected by suitable safety belt systems (information
obtainable from your specialist dealer).
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When being transported, sit quietly in your wheelchair and avoid jerky movements.
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If you cannot sit quietly when being transported because of illness or disability (e.g. slightly
spastic, etc.), then at least two persons are required to secure the wheelchair on both sides by
taking hold of fixed parts of the frame.
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When being transported, make sure that your arms and legs do not protrude outside the
wheelchair.
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When being transported, no persons or objects should be below the wheelchair, to prevent
personal injury or damage to the wheelchair.

USING RAMPS

If you consider ramps for overcoming an obstacle, please note the following:
For your safety you should drive on ramps at the slowest possible speed.
If another person is pushing you, note that the large weight of the electric wheelchair exerts
appreciable reverse forces.
If your helper does not have the strength to push the wheelchair up the ramp, you must immediately
secure it by engaging the electronic parking brakes (EMERGENCY STOP).
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Observe the instructions on the maximum load of the ramps used.
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Use a restraining safety belt to secure yourself in your wheelchair.
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We do not accept any liability for injury or damage caused by an improper choice of ramps.
SQUOD Instruction Manual
Last updated: Jul. 2005
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