Mounting Or Removing The Push Bar (V500 Light 30°); Push Handle Height; 3.10 Transfer In And Out Of The Wheelchair; Correct Position In The Wheelchair - Vermeiren V500 Light Gebrauchsanweisung

3.8 Mounting or removing the push bar (V500 Light 30°)
WARNING
 Make sure that buttons Ⓐ are tightened.
 When equipped with the push bar, the push bar should always be mounted to increase the
stability of the back.
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 Ⓓ.
3.9

Push handle height

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

3.10 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.

3.10.1 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).
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries
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