Use; Carrying The Comfort Chair - Vermeiren Normandie XXL Gebrauchsanweisung

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The parking brakes should be applied before getting into and out the comfort chair.
(only for Normandie + wheels).
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If you want to pick up something (lying in front of, on the side, or to the rear of the
comfort chair), you should not lean too far out to avoid tipping over.
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When moving through doors, arches, etc. ensure that there is enough room at the
sides so there is no damage to the comfort chair.
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When inclining the comfort chair make sure there is sufficient room around and
above it. Otherwise the adjustment movements could lead damage or injury.
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Only use your comfort chair according to regulations. For example, avoid
uncontrolled rolling against obstacles (steps, curbs, doorframes, etc) or dropping
down from ledges. The manufacturer cannot assume liability for damage caused by
overloading, collision or other improper use.
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When transporting the comfort chair, never pick it up by grasping movable parts
(e.g. leg rest) or when the comfort chair is inclined.
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Leave the comfort chair in the not inclined position when not using the comfort chair.
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Do not sit on the leg rest or armrests.
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Do not lean on the leg or backrest - risk of tipping over the comfort chair.
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Never exceed the maximum load.
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Use the comfort chair on level surfaces, with all 4 casters / legs contacting the
ground.
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Use only Vermeiren approved accessories, spare parts or gas springs.
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Never open the gas compression springs: the inside pressure is very high and may
result in injury!
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If one of the gas compression springs is damaged, stop using the comfort chair
immediately. Contact you specialist dealer and have the necessary repairs done
without delay.
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Use

This chapter describes the everyday use. These instructions are for the user and the
specialist dealer.
The product is delivered fully assembled by your specialist dealer. The instructions intended
for the specialist dealer on how to set up the comfort chair are given in § 3.
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Carrying the comfort chair

To carrying the comfort chair place the backrest into the upright position.
The best way to carry the comfort chair is to make use of the wheels and roll the comfort
chair (only for Normandie with wheels) or move the comfort chair backwards and roll them
on the 2 transfer wheels to the desired place.
If this is not possible, firmly grasp the frame with two persons on the fixed parts in the front
and back or on the side. Do not use the leg rest, armrests or the seat to grasp the comfort
chair.
At least two persons are required for moving the chair up or down staircases or over single
steps or landings, etc. Transporting the chair with the patient is impossible.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the product, there should be no people or objects
under the comfort chair during transport.
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