Using Ramps; Taking Off The Wheels (Only For Quick Release 22", 24" Rear Wheels) - Vermeiren Inovys II-F Mode D'emploi

2.15.3 Taking of stairs
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over – Taking of stairs shall always be done with 2
attendants.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury – Lifting the wheelchair while the patient is seated in
the wheelchair is forbidden! Always keep the rear wheels on the ground/stairs.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury – Wear suitable safety belt systems while being
transported (information obtainable from your specialist dealer).
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WARNING:
Risk of injury or damages – No persons or objects should be below
the wheelchair while being transported.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury – When the footrests have been removed, the legs of
the patient are not secured.
Taking the wheelchair of stairs shall be according following rules:
1. Remove the footrests.
2. One attendant tip the wheelchair slightly backwards.
3. The second attendant take the front of the frame.
4. Stay calm, avoid sudden movements and keep your arms inside the wheelchair.
5. Take the steps on the rear wheels of the wheelchair.
6. Mounting the footrests back after taking the stair.
2.15.4

Using ramps

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WARNING:
Risk of injury – Do not exceed the maximum load or the ramps.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Choose the correct ramps so there cannot be caused
any injury or damage. We do not accept any liability for injury or damage caused
by an improper choice of ramps.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Be sure that the wheel height is high enough to get
over the free height of the ramps. The wheelchair frame may not touch the
ramps.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - Use a restraining safety belt to secure yourself in your
wheelchair.
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over - Put the adjustment functions (seat, back,
footrests, ...) that the wheelchair has the best stability.
If you are considering the installation of ramps to overcome obstacles, kindly note the
following:
Because of the large weight of the wheelchair we advise against using your own power for
driving on a ramp, since it might not be possible for you to prevent the wheelchair from
rolling backwards.
Never go up or down ramps without the aid of a helper.
2.16 Taking off the wheels (only for quick release 22", 24" rear
wheels)
To facilitate the transport off the wheelchair the rear wheels can be taken off:
1. Make sure the brakes standing in the off
position.
2. Take the wheelchair to the side frame where
you want to remove the wheel.
3. Press the button
hub.
4. Pull the wheel away from the frame.
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