Transfer In And Out The Wheelchair; Correct Position In The Wheelchair; Riding The Wheelchair - Vermeiren D200 Mode D'emploi

3. To remove the armrest, press button
tube hood .
2.7

Transfer in and out the wheelchair

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CAUTION:
In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask
someone to assist you.
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CAUTION:
Risk of tipping over of the wheelchair – Do not stand on the footplate.
2.8

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
footrests (see § 3.5.1).
2.9

Riding the wheelchair

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WARNING:
Risk of clamping – Prevent your fingers from being caught by the
wheels spokes.
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WARNING:
Risk of clamping – Prevent that your fingers, hands are clamped
between the hand rim and rear wheel.
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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.

and pull the rear of the armrest from
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to
the chair, couch or bed to/from you wish to
transfer.
2. Check both brakes from the wheelchair are in
the on position.
3. Fold the footplates upwards to prevent
standing on them.
4. If the transfer is on the side of the wheelchair,
fold the armrest on that side upwards
(see § 2.6).
5. Transfer to/from the wheelchair.
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