Transfer In And Out The Wheelchair; Correct Position In The Wheelchair; Riding The Wheelchair (Only For 22" And 24" Rear Wheels); Riding The Wheelchair By An Attendant - Vermeiren Inovys II-F Manual De Instrucciones

2.10 Transfer in and out the wheelchair

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CAUTION:
In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask
someone to assist you.
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CAUTION:
Risk of tipping over of the wheelchair – Do not stand on the
footplates.

2.11 Correct position in the wheelchair

Some recommendations for a comfortable use of the wheelchair:
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Position your backside as close as possible to the backrest.
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Make sure your upper legs are horizontal – If needed adjust the length of the
footrests. (see § 3.8.1)

2.12 Riding the wheelchair (only for 22" and 24" rear wheels)

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WARNING:
Risk of clamping – Prevent your fingers from being caught by the
wheels spokes.
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WARNING:
Risk of clamping – Be careful passing through restricted passages
(e.g. doors).
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WARNING:
Risk of burns – Be careful when driving in hot or cold environments
(sunshine, extreme cold, saunas, etc.) for a sufficient amount of time and when
touching - Surfaces can assume the environment temperatures.
1. Release the brakes.
2. Take both hand rims at their highest position.
3. Lean forward and push the hand rims forward until straight arms.
4. Swing your arms loosely back to the hand rims topside and repeat the movement.

2.13 Riding the wheelchair by an attendant

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WARNING:
Risk of clamping – Be careful passing through restricted passages
(e.g. doors).
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WARNING:
Risk of burns – Be careful when driving in hot or cold environments
(sunshine, extreme cold, saunas, etc.) for a long amount of time. Touching
surfaces which can assume the environment temperatures, can cause burns.
The wheelchair can be pushed with the pushing handgrips or push bar by an attendant.
1. Place the backrest in the most vertical position.
2. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to
the chair, couch or bed to/from you wish to
transfer.
3. Check both brakes from the wheelchair are in
the on position.
4. Fold the footplates upwards to prevent
standing on them.
5. If the transfer is on the side of the wheelchair,
you can remove the armrest (see § 2.7)
and/or footrest (see § 2.3) on that side.
6. Transfer to/from the wheelchair.
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