Using Ramps; Taking Off The Wheels; Transport In The Car - Vermeiren EZ1 Mode D'emploi

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.
2.16.4

Using ramps

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WARNING:
Risk of injury – Do not exceed the maximum load of 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, backrest,
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.

2.17 Taking off the wheels

To facilitate the transport off the wheelchair the rear wheels can be taken off:

2.18 Transport in the car

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DANGER:
Risk of injury – The wheelchair is not suited for use as a seat in a
motor vehicle.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury – See that the wheelchair is attached properly. So you
can avoid injury from the passengers during collision or sudden braking.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury – Use for attaching the wheelchair and passenger
NEVER the same seatbelt.
Never use your wheelchair as a seat in an automobile or other vehicle. The wheelchair shall
be marked with following symbol.
To transport the wheelchair in the car use following steps:
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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