Using Your Wheelchair; Operating The Brakes; Comfort Adjustments - Vermeiren Gemini 2 Gebrauchsanweisung

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Using your wheelchair

CAUTION
 First read previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use your
wheelchair unless you have read and fully understood all instructions.
 In case of doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact your local specialist dealer, your care
provider or technical adviser to help you with this.
 Make sure that your hands, clothes, belts, buckles or jewellery don't get caught by wheels or
other moving parts, during use or adjustment.
3.1

Operating the brakes

WARNING
 The brakes are not used to slow down the wheelchair during movements. Use the brake only
to prevent the wheelchair from unintended movements.
 Good operation of the brakes is influenced by wear and contamination of the tires (water, oil,
mud, ...). Check the condition of the tires before each use.
 The brakes are adjustable and can wear. Check the operation of the brakes before each use.
 Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat horizontal surface before releasing the brakes. Never
release both brakes simultaneously.
3.2

Comfort adjustments

WARNING
Make sure that all adjustments are firmly secured before using the wheelchair.
3.2.1 Seat inclination
1. Press the lever (3) on the side of the push bar.
2. Press down on/lift the front of the seat until the desired
inclination.
3. Release the lever.
Risk of injuries and/or damage
Risk of injury
Gemini 2 brakes are operated by one central brake lever:
 Push the central brake in direction (1) to activate the
brake.
 By pushing the central brake in direction (2), the brake
will be released.
Risk of injury and/or damage
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Using your wheelchair
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