Using This Chair; Transfer Into And Out Of The Chair; Correct Position In The Chair; Comfort Adjustments - Vermeiren Normandie Gebrauchsanweisung

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Using this chair

WARNING
• First read previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use your
chair 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 on this.
CAUTION
• Make sure that your fingers, clothes, belts, buckles or jewellery won't get caught by moving
parts, during assembly, use or adjustment.
3.1

Transfer into and out of the chair

CAUTION
• In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask someone to assist you.
1. Check that the brakes of the comfort chair are engaged (only with wheels, see §3.3).
2. Place the comfort chair in its most upright sitting position.
3. Transfer to/out of the chair. Place the arm pad at the same height as the seat cushion for a
sideways transfer (see paragraph 3.2.3).
3.1.1

Correct position in the chair

Sit down on the seat with the lower back against the backrest.
3.2

Comfort adjustments

CAUTION
• Always apply the brakes before adjustments (only with wheels, see §3.3).
3.2.1 Backrest inclination Normandie/Languedoc
CAUTION
• Be sure that the comfort chair does not tip over backwards when it is placed in its most
backwards position.
• Make sure that no objects or individuals are in the adjusting area (see entrapment zones).
The angle of the backrest and the leg rest can be adjusted by means of a gas spring.
Entrapment zones are indicated in the figure below by (1).
To incline the comfort chair:
1. Engage the brakes (only with wheels, see §3.3).
2. To incline the backrest, pull the lever (2) and push against the
backrest until you reach the desired position. Let go of the lever
to block the backrest into position. For Normandie, the backrest
and leg rest incline simultaneously. (Backrest inclination: 13° -
45°; leg rest inclination: 0° - 90°)
3. To reduce the backrest and leg rest inclination, pull the lever (2)
and let the backrest and leg rest return to the desired position.
Let go of the lever to block the backrest and leg rest into position.
Risk of injuries
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Risk of injuries or damage
Risk of injuries or damage
Risk of injuries or damage
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