Use; Carrying The Wheelchair; Mounting The Rear Wheels; Unfolding The Wheelchair - Vermeiren D200 Mode D'emploi

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Stairs may only be negotiated when aided by another person. If furnishings like drive-on,
ramps or lifts are available, use them.
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When moving on the public highway, you are subject to the rules of the road.
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When driving your wheelchair, you should not be under the influence of alcohol or
medicine as in the case of driving other vehicles. This also applies to indoor driving.
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When travelling outdoors, adapt your driving to weather and traffic conditions.
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To be better visible when driving in the dark, wear the brightest possible clothing or
clothes with reflectors, and check that the reflectors mounted on the sides and rear of
the wheelchair are clearly visible.
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Never exceed the maximum load of 130 kg.
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Use

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.
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Carrying the wheelchair

The best way to carry the wheelchair is to make use of the wheels and roll the wheelchair.
If this is not possible (e.g. when the rear wheels are taken off for transportation in a car),
firmly grasp the frame on the front and the grips. Do not use the foot or arm rests or the
wheels to grasp the wheelchair.
2.2

Mounting the rear wheels

2.3

Unfolding the wheelchair

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CAUTION:
Risk of clamping – Keep fingers away from moving parts of the
wheelchair.
1. Position yourself behind the wheelchair.
2. Use the hand-grips to open the wheelchair as much as possible.
3. Position yourself at the front of the wheelchair.
4. Push both seating tubes down till they are fixed in their position.
1. Take the rear wheel and push on button
2. Keep the button pushed in and mount the rear
wheels axle till it stops.
3. Release the button
4. Check that the wheels are secured.
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