Swing Away Armrests; Transfer In And Out The Wheelchair; Correct Position In The Wheelchair - Vermeiren Jazz S40 Manual De Instrucciones

To release the brakes:
1. Release one brake by pulling the lever  backwards.
2. Hold the handrim of the released wheel with your hand.
3. Release the second brake by pulling the lever backwards.
2.5

Swing away armrests

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WARNING:
Risk of injury – Check that the armrests are securely locked in
place before use.
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CAUTION:
Risk of clamping – Keep fingers and clothes away from the bottom
side of the armrest.
It is not possible to remove the armrests completely, you can only swing away the armrest.
2.6

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.
2.7

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 § 3.3).
The armrests of the wheelchair can be
swing away by following instructions.
1. Press lever
armrest upwards
2. Fold the armrest backwards.
To lock the armrests again:
1. Fold the armrest forward.
2. Click the front tube of the armrest  in
tube hood .
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to the
chair, couch or bed to/from you wish to transfer.
2. Check both brakes from the wheelchair are in the
on position.
3. Fold the footplates upwards to prevent standing on
them.
4. If the transfer is on the side of the wheelchair, fold
the armrest on that side upwards (see § 2.5).
5. Transfer to/from the wheelchair.
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