Using The Chair; Brakes; Using The Safety Harness - Vermeiren Altitude Manuel D'utilisation

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Using the chair

WARNING
• First read the previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use your
chair unless you have read and fully understood all instructions.
• In case of doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact your local specialist dealer, your care
provider or technical adviser.
CAUTION
• Make sure that your fingers, clothes, belts, buckles or jewellery won't get caught by moving
parts, during assembly, use or adjustment.
3.1

Brakes

CAUTION
• Do not use the brakes to slow the shell chair down.
• Brakes may only be adjusted by your specialist dealer.
3.1.1 Coraille, Coraille-E brakes
Each rear wheel is equipped with a drum brake. Both brakes can be
operated simultaneously with the brake lever:
• Applying brakes [A]: Use your foot to push the brake lever down.
• Releasing brakes [B]: Use your foot to turn the brake lever up.
3.1.2 Altitude, Altitude-E brakes
Each of the four swivelling wheels is equipped with a parking brake
that blocks rotation and rolling of the wheel.
When the shell chair is in parking position, all four brakes must be
applied.
• Releasing brakes [C]: Use your foot to press the top of the brake
lever backwards.
• Applying brakes [D]: Use your foot to press the brake lever down
towards the wheel.
3.2

Using the safety harness

CAUTION
• Adjust the safety harness so that the patient cannot be strangulated and so that he can sit
comfortably in the chair.
• Adjust the safety harness as close as possible to the body of the patient so that the patient
cannot slide out the safety harness. Use the safety harness especially for patients who make
extreme movements.
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries and/or damage
Risk of injuries and/or damage
Risk of injuries
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