Push Handle Height; Transfer In And Out Of The Wheelchair; Riding The Wheelchair - Vermeiren D200 Manuel D'utilisation

To mount the push bar:
1. Mount the push bar Ⓑ with the star knob Ⓐ in the left handgrip.
2. Swing the push bar Ⓑ to the right.
3. Mount hook Ⓒ over the right handgrip Ⓓ as shown on the drawing. Use holes  or  to
adjust the tension of the backrest.
To take off the push bar:
1. Loosen the star knob Ⓐ on the right handgrip.
2. Remove hook Ⓒ from the right handgrip Ⓓ.
3.7

Push handle height

The push handles can be adjusted steplessly over a distance of 60
mm:
1. Loosen the screw (1) .
2. Move the handgrip up/down to the desired height.
3. Retighten the screw (1) .
4. Repeat for the other handle. Make sure that both handles are
firmly secured.
3.8

Transfer in and out of the wheelchair

CAUTION
 In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner,
ask someone to assist you.
 Do not stand on the footplates.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to the chair,
couch or bed to/from you wish to transfer.
2. Make sure that both brakes of the wheelchair are activated.
3. Fold the foot plates upwards to prevent standing on them.
4. If the transfer is on the side of the wheelchair, remove the
armrest on that side (see § 3.3) and fold the brake lever
down.
5. Transfer to/from the wheelchair.
3.8.1 Correct position in the wheelchair
Some recommendations for a comfortable use of the wheelchair:
 Position your backside as close as possible to the backrest.
 Make sure your upper legs are horizontal. If needed adjust the length of the footrests (see
installation manual).
3.9

Riding the wheelchair

CAUTION
 Before every usage, make sure that:
parking brakes are working properly.
o
tires are in good condition, see §4.
o
 Prevent your fingers from being caught by the wheel spokes.
 Do not operate the hand rims with wet hands.
 Prevent entrapment of your hands on the hand rims when you pass small passages.
 Do NOT drive on slopes, obstacles, steps or kerbs larger than specified in §5.
 When you stop on a (small) slope, use your brakes.
 Make sure all four wheels touch the ground while riding up or down a slope.
 Take slopes as slow as possible.
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries and damage
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