Transport; Folding/Unfolding The Wheelchair; Storage - Vermeiren Bobby Manuel D'utilisation

2.4

Transport

2.4.1 Moving out of the way
The best way to move 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 handgrips. Do not use the foot- or armrests or the wheels to
grasp the wheelchair.
2.4.2 Transport by vehicle, as luggage
WARNING
 Do NOT use your wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle, see the following symbol.
 Make sure that that the wheelchair is properly secured to avoid injury to the
passengers during collision or sudden braking.
 NEVER use the same seatbelt to attach the wheelchair and passenger.
1. Fold the wheelchair to its most compact size according to the instructions in § 2.5.
2. Store the wheelchair and its wheels in the luggage compartment or behind the passenger seat.
If luggage and passenger compartments are NOT separated or enclosed, fasten the
wheelchair frame securely to the vehicle.
2.5

Folding/Unfolding the wheelchair

CAUTION
To fold:
1. Fold or remove the footplates (see § 3.1).
2. Fold the backrest (see §3.2).
3. Take the seat on the front side and backside and pull it up.
4. Push the handgrips to fold up the wheelchair further.
To unfold:
1. Position yourself behind the wheelchair.
2. Unfold the backrest (see §3.2).
3. Use the handgrips to open the wheelchair as much as possible.
4. Position yourself at the front of the wheelchair.
5. Push both seating tubes down until they are fixed in position.
2.6

Storage

Make sure that your wheelchair is stored in a dry environment to prevent mould from
growing and the upholstery from being damaged, see also chapter 6.
Risk of injury
Chance of pinching – Do not place fingers between the components of the
wheelchair.
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