Forest 3
2014-12
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For Germany:
You may not drive at above 6 km/h on public highways. By the 6 km/h limited
versions of Forest 3, you do not require a driving licence and neither is vehicle insurance
necessary. However, we recommend that you take out voluntary third-party insurance.
However, for the 10 km/h and 14km/h versions you must have an insurance.
The electronics must be switched off immediately after use of the wheelchair. Use only the
supplied battery charger and no other charging equipment. We wish to point out that
electromagnetic sources (e.g. mobile phones, etc.) can cause interference and that the
wheelchair's electronics can also affect other electric appliances.
The lighting is according STVZO (German traffic law).
The electric wheelchair is suitable for re-use. Take following measures for the re-use of the
wheelchair: Clean the cushions, adjust the wheelchair most comfortably for the new user,
perform the necessary maintenance, inspection instructions (refer to the separate
maintenance manual).
No complications are known for the wheelchair.
1.2 Technical
specifications
Technical terms below are valid for the electric wheelchair 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
Dimensions
Effective seat width
400 mm
450 mm
500 mm
Overall width (depends on the seat width)
595 mm
610 mm
650 mm
Description
Dimensions Minimum
Dimensions Maximum
Max. speed
6 km/h
10 km/h
14 km/h
Continuous driving distance range*
Approx. 30 km (50Ah)
Approx. 50 km (80Ah)
Approx. 42 km
(80Ah)
Approx. 37 km
(80Ah)
Overall length
1185 mm (seat angle 1,5°)
1205 mm (seat angle 5,5°)
1224 mm (seat angle 9,5°)
Overall height
1040 mm (seat angle 1,5°)
1032,5 mm (seat angle 5,5°)
1025 mm (seat angle 9,5°)
Folded / dismantled length (footrests
removed)
955 mm (seat angle 1,5°)
927,5 mm (seat angle 5,5°)
900 mm (seat angle 9,5°)
Folded / dismantled width
Not applicable
Folded / dismantled height
Not applicable
Total mass
126 kg (for seat width 450 mm, depends on seat width and any
accessories)
Mass of heaviest part (that can be
dismantled or removed)
Frame: 122,10 kg
Masses of parts that can be dismantled or
removed.
Footrests: 1,95 kg (per piece)
Maximum safe slope
9°
Obstacle climbing
100 mm
