Vermeiren Forest 3, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...VERMEIREN Forest 3 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...y product sold Version B 2014 12 All rights reserved including translation No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form what so ever print photocopy microfilm or any other process without written permission of the publisher or processed duplicated or distributed by using electronic systems N V Vermeiren N V 2014 ...

Page 3: ... in the electric wheelchair 12 2 8 Driving the electric wheelchair 12 2 9 Operating the brakes 13 2 10 Driving the electric wheelchair on stairs 16 2 11 Driving the electric wheelchair on ramps 16 2 12 Pushing the wheelchair 17 2 13 Transport in the car 17 2 14 Transport in an airplane 18 2 15 Batteries 19 2 16 Battery charger 19 2 17 Charging the batteries 19 2 18 Blow fuse 20 2 19 Anti tipping B...

Page 4: ...wheelchair This manual will help you get acquainted with the operation of your electric wheelchair Following of the user instructions and the maintenance instructions are an essential part of the warranty This manual reflects the latest product developments Vermeiren has the right to introduce changes without the obligation to adapt or replace previously delivered models For any further questions ...

Page 5: ...se by the occupant When providing for individual requirements body size and weight max 130 kg physical and psychological condition residential circumstances environment should be taken into consideration Your electric wheelchair should be used on flat surfaces where all four wheels are touching the ground and where there is sufficient contact to operate the wheelchair safely You should practice fo...

Page 6: ...chair in standard settings without seat cushion and optimum environmental conditions If accessories are used the tabulated values will change Changes in outdoor temperatures humidity uphill s downhill s soils and battery levels can reduce output Brand Vermeiren Address Vermeirenplein 1 15 B 2920 Kalmthout Type Electric wheelchair Class B Model Forest 3 Maximum occupant mass 130 kg Description Dime...

Page 7: ...50W electromagnetic braking system Batteries 2 x 12V AGM 50 or 80 Ah 20 hr Battery charger Exendis Impulse S 6A or 8A IP21 Insulation class II Blow fuse 150 AMP Degree of protection IPX4 Minimum turning diameter Approx 1320 mm Reversing width 1200 mm Diameter Rear wheels number Racing 350 x 70 mm air 2 Block profile 342 x 70 mm air 2 Tyre pressure rear wheels Max 3 5 bar Diameter front wheels numb...

Page 8: ...parts Requirements and test methods 1 3 Components 1 4 Accessories The following accessories are available for the electric wheelchair Forest 3 Table B15 B13 Manual adjustable legrest BZ7 BZ8 Electric adjustable legrest BZ7 E BZ8 E Headrest L55 L58 Pelots side supports for stability L04 only available with fixed backrest Pelvic safety belt B58 Crutch holder B31 Lights SE19 Cupholder SE24 Top case ...

Page 9: ...ushed and that there is no damage to the wheelchair L 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 L When moving in public places you are subject to local regulations L Influence of medicine or alcohol reduces your driving capabilities L ...

Page 10: ...eryday use These instructions are for the user and the specialist dealer To find a service facility or specialist dealer near you contact the nearest Vermeiren facility A list of Vermeiren facilities can be found on the last page The electric wheelchair is delivered fully assembled by your specialist dealer The instructions intended for the specialist dealer on how to set up the electric wheelchai...

Page 11: ...mitting and receiving devices Radio and television towers Amateur radio sets Other home devices CD player Notebook Microwave oven Cassette recorder etc Devices like electric shavers and hair dryers will have no influence provided that they function perfectly and their cabling be in an excellent condition Please conform to the operating instructions accompanying such electric instruments to ensure ...

Page 12: ...atient can be moved sideways for therapeutic purposes and to move the patient from the wheelchair It is also possible to adjust the angle of the armrest 11 to 26 steps 7 5 To swing away the armrest 1 Push the lever downwards 2 The armrest cannot completely fall down it stop on the screw The minimum Ⓐ and maximum Ⓑ position can be adjusted by moving the screws in the other holes 3 Push lightly belo...

Page 13: ... to the outside with a 3 point attachment system on the figure below This system provides a stady play free connection of the footrest to the seat frame The mounting of the footrests is done as follows 1 Hold the footrest sideways at the outside of the wheelchairs frame and mount the pins into the holes 2 Turn the footrest inwards till the pin click in the hole of the attachment point 3 Turn the f...

Page 14: ...es 1 Park the electric wheelchair as close as possible to the place where you want to transfer 2 Check that the operator control is switched off Make sure that the wheelchair is NOT in freewheel mode 3 Fold the footplates upwards to prevent standing on them 4 If the transfer is on the side of the wheelchair swing away the armrest on that side 5 Transfer to from the electric wheelchair 2 7 Correct ...

Page 15: ...erator control goes out 2 9 Operating the brakes The wheelchair is foreseen from regular and parking brakes according STVZO the German traffic law Let go of the joystick to stop the electric wheelchair and activate the regular brakes With the freewheel device you can operate the parking brakes 2 9 1 Parking the electric wheelchair Once your electric wheelchair has been turned off no command can be...

Page 16: ...or control Here too is the connnection for the programming unit which should only be connected and used by authorised persons who have been trained to program it Vermeiren personnel Make sure that the joystick is in the neutral central position when pressing the on off button otherwise the electronics will be blocked This block can be lifted by switching the operator control off and then on again ...

Page 17: ...we have greatly reduced the speed of rearward movement in comparison with forward driving But we still recommend that you put the speed on minimum when you drive backward Left and right controls act inverse when driving backwards 2 9 6 Going uphill L WARNING Control your electric wheelchair Accustom yourself with the driving behavior of your electric wheelchair L WARNING Control your electric whee...

Page 18: ...r wheelchair lift system 2 11 Driving the electric wheelchair on ramps L WARNING Risk of injury Do not exceed the maximum load of the ramps L WARNING Risk of injury Choose the correct ramps to prevent injury or damage L WARNING Risk of injury Be sure that the wheel height is high enough to get over the free height of the ramps The electric wheelchair frame may not touch the ramps L WARNING Risk of...

Page 19: ...mode The wheelchair can now be pushed without electronic drive In free wheel mode the electronic brake is deactivated and the wheelchair will no longer be held back Do not activate free wheel mode on slopes L You should only use free running to transport the wheelchair or to move it out of a danger zone L When free running is activated the electromagnetic braking system is deactivated so the wheel...

Page 20: ...ote the following requirements 1 Type and properties of wheelchair joystick batteries The wheelchairs shall be foreseen of dry or gel batteries Mostly these batteries must not be removed out the wheelchair Only disconnect and insulate the electrical connections on the battery 2 Dimensions and weight of the wheelchair The allowable weight and dimensions of the wheelchair depends on the type of the ...

Page 21: ...espite this you continue driving eventually only the last red diode lights up and flashes continually indicating that the batteries are nearly flat If you disregard this warning signal too an error message will shortly appear indicating that the batteries can no longer provide power for driving The batteries should therefore be charged before these error messages appear using the supplied battery ...

Page 22: ...e is short circuit in the wheelchair the blow fuse melts There will be no function no identification anymore Contact your specialist dealer 2 19 Anti tipping B78 L CAUTION Risk of injury Check that the anti tipping is working before driving with the electric wheelchair For your safety your electric wheelchair is equipped with an anti tipping that works with a suspension system and when crossing sm...

Page 23: ...ory equipment and secure them in a safe place 5 Position the wheelchair facing forward in the travelling direction centrally between the tie down rails mounted in the floor of the vehicle 6 Make sure that the indicated zones around the wheelchair user are clear from rigid vehicle parts 7 Mount the front securement straps according to the instructions of the strap system manufacturer at the indicat...

Page 24: ...ght line to the anchor point in the vehicle and that no bends in the belt are visible for instance at the axle of the rear wheel 7 Make sure that belts are not twisted or held away from the body by wheelchair components such as armrests or wheels 3 Installation and adjustment The instructions in this chapter are for the specialist dealer only The Forest 3 has been designed as a rear wheel drive el...

Page 25: ...hile you are driving or the patient is sitting in the wheelchair L WARNING Risk of injury Adjustments may only performed by your specialist dealer L WARNING Risk of injury Make sure all screws are firmly secured before driving with your electric wheelchair L CAUTION Risk of clamping Keep fingers buckles and clothes away from the attachment points or any moving parts 3 3 1 Adjusting the seat height...

Page 26: ...wards or ask someone that can hold the seat frame to the back 5 Remove the screw Ⓑ 6 Move the inner square tube Ⓒ until the desired seat angle 3 positions 1 5 5 5 9 5 7 Retighten the screw Ⓑ 8 Fold the seat frame back to the front 9 Retighten the screw Ⓐ to attachment Ⓓ 10 Replace the footrests 11 Check that the seat frame is firmly fixated 3 3 4 Adjusting armrest Adjusting length armrest Adjust t...

Page 27: ...rews Ⓐ on the front of the seat frame 2 Move the footrest in an horizontal direction until the correct seat with by moving the square tubes Ⓑ and Ⓒ over each other 3 different positions steps 15 mm on each side 3 Retighten the screws Ⓐ properly 4 Repeat instructions above for the other footrest Adjusting length footrests L CAUTION Risk of damage Avoid that the footrests make any contact with the g...

Page 28: ...e starknob Ⓐ properly Check that the footrests are positioned identically on both sides 3 3 6 Adjusting operator control Adjust the height of the operator control as follow range 105 mm steps from 15 mm 1 Loosen the screws and or 2 Adjust the operator control to a comfortable height 3 Retighten the screws and or properly 3 4 Battery connections 24 V Black Red 1 2 1 Blow fuse 2 Plug electronic syst...

Page 29: ...eering wheels front wheels DISMANTLING A Loosen the screw on the steering wheel axle and remove it from the steering wheel fork B Let the air out of the steering wheel by lightly pressing the pressure pin on the valve C Loosen the 5 screws that hold the split rim together Now separate the rim sides ASSEMBLY Insert the partly filled inner tube into the tyre C Connect the two sides of the rim throug...

Page 30: ... in the rim A Put the wheel back on the flange and secure these connection with the 4 screws Afterwards secure the wheel by hand tightening the axle nut Inflate the wheel to the recommended tyre pressure 3 6 Changing the battery L CAUTION Risk of burns Do not come in contact with the acid from the batteries See for a good ventilation of the battery compartment The battery shall be changed by train...

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