Transport; Folding/Unfolding; Unfolding The Wheelchair; Storage - Vermeiren Eclips XXL Manual De Instrucciones

2.4

Transport

2.4.1 Transport by vehicle, as luggage
WARNING
 Do NOT use your wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle, see symbol.
 Make sure that the wheelchair is attached properly to avoid injury from the
passengers during collision or sudden braking.
 NEVER use the same seatbelt to secure the wheelchair and passenger.
1. Remove footrests, armrests and accessories.
2. Store footrests, armrests and accessories safely.
3. If possible, fold the wheelchair and remove the rear wheels.
4. Place the wheelchair in the luggage compartment.
5. If the luggage and passenger compartments are NOT separated, attach the frame of the
wheelchair securely to the vehicle. You can use the available safety belts in the vehicle.
2.5

Folding/Unfolding

CAUTION
Keep fingers away from moving parts of the wheelchair.

2.5.1 Unfolding the wheelchair

1. Position yourself behind the wheelchair.
2. Use the handgrips to open the wheelchair as much as possible.
3. Position yourself at the front of the wheelchair.
4. Push both seating tubes down till they are fixed in their position.
5. Place the seat and backrest cushion in the wheelchair (see §3.4 and §3.5).
6. When the push bar is available, mount the bar to the wheelchair (see §3.6).
2.5.2 Folding the wheelchair
1. When the push bar is available, remove the push bar (see §3.6).
2. Fold the footplates or remove the footrests (see §3.1).
3. Remove the seat and backrest cushions (see §3.4 and §3.5).
4. Take the tubes of the seat and move these upwards.
5. Push on the handgrips to fold up the wheelchair further.
2.6

Storage

Make sure that your wheelchair is stored in a dry environment to prevent mould from
growing and the upholstery from being damaged, see also chapter 6.
Type designation
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries
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