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Inovys II-E 

 

2017-02 

 

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2.15  Moving on slopes 

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WARNING: 

Control your speed – Moving on slopes as slow as possible.

 

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WARNING: 

Consider the capacities of your attendant – If your attendant does not 

 

have enough force to control the wheelchair, put on the brakes.

 

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WARNING: 

Risk of tipping over – Lean forward to move your centre of gravity 

 

forward. To improve a better stability.

 

1.  If available on the wheelchair, wear the safety belt. 
2.  Do not attempt moving on too high slopes. The maximum slope angles (upwards and 
 

downwards) are mentioned in table 1. 

3.  Ask an attendant to help you moving on the slope. 
4.  Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward. 

2.16  Negotiating steps or curbs 

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WARNING:

 

Risk of injury – Transporting a patient up or down steps is to be done 

 

with at least two attendants.

 

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WARNING:

 

Risk of injury – Wear suitable safety belt systems while being 

 

transported (information obtainable from your specialist dealer).

 

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WARNING:

 

Risk of injury – Sit quietly in your wheelchair and avoid jerky 

 

movements. If you cannot sit quietly when being transported because of illness or 

 

disability (e.g. slightly spastic, etc.), then at least two persons are required to 

 

secure the wheelchair on both sides by taking hold of fixed parts of the frame.

 

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WARNING:

 

Risk of injury – Make sure that your arms and legs do not protrude 

 

outside the wheelchair while being transported.

 

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WARNING:

 

Risk of injury or damages – No persons or objects should be below 

 

the wheelchair while being transported. 

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Risk of injury – When the footrests have been removed, the legs of 

 

the patient are not secured.

 

2.16.1 

Getting down steps or curbs 

Riding down steps or curbs can be done moving forwards with an attendant:   

1. 

Make sure that the handgrips are sufficiently tight. 

2. 

Remove the footrests.  

3. 

Ask the attendant to tip the wheelchair slightly backwards with the tip cap. 

4. 

Get past the curbs while moving on the rear wheels and push the wheelchair 

 forwards. 
5. 

The second person secure the wheelchair in front by taking hold of the front of the 

 

frame after removing the footrests. He must walk backwards. 

6. 

Put the wheelchair back on the four wheels after passing the curbs. 

 

2.16.2 

Moving up steps or curbs 

Moving up steps or curbs can be done moving backwards with an attendant: 

1. 

Make sure that the pushing handgrips are sufficiently tight. 

2. 

Remove the footrests. 

3. 

Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the curb. 

4. 

Lean backwards and move your centre of gravity above the rear wheels. 

5. 

Ask the attendant to pull the wheelchair on the curb. 

6. 

The second person secure the wheelchair in front by taking hold of the front of the 

 

frame after removing the footrests. He must walk forewards. 

7. 

Take back the normal position in the wheelchair. 

Summary of Contents for Inovys II-E

Page 1: ...VERMEIREN Inovys II E I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...

Page 2: ...y product sold Version A 2017 02 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 writ...

Page 3: ...the wheelchair 13 2 12 Correct position in the wheelchair 13 2 13 Riding the wheelchair only for 22 and 24 rear wheels 13 2 14 Riding the wheelchair by an attendant 13 2 15 Moving on slopes 14 2 16 N...

Page 4: ...The expected lifetime of your wheelchair is strongly influenced by the care and maintenance of the wheelchair This manual will help you get acquainted with the operation of your wheelchair Following...

Page 5: ...dy size and weight max 135 kg physical and psychological condition residential circumstances environment should be taken into consideration Your wheelchair should only be used on surfaces where all fo...

Page 6: ...part 27 95 kg 24 rear wheels 32 5 kg 16 rear wheels drum brakes Masses of parts that can be dismantled or removed Footrests 4 90 kg Armrests 3 45 kg Rear wheels 24 4 15 kg Backrest 3 45 kg Static sta...

Page 7: ...reserve the right to introduce technical changes Measurement tolerance 15 mm 1 5 kg Table 1 Technical specifications Inovys II E The wheelchair complies to the requirements set up in ISO 7176 8 Requir...

Page 8: ...of the wheelchair for example on up or down gradients on laterally sloping ground or when overcoming obstacles Obtain support from an attendant L If you want to pick up something lying in front of on...

Page 9: ...Take care when attaching the quick assembly wheels that the axle is completely and properly engaged only for 22 24 rear wheels with hand rim L Do not open the electric electronic devices because these...

Page 10: ...tems could even break down entirely or suffer permanent damage Possible sources of radiation include Portable receiver and transmitter installations receiver and transmitter with fixed antenna Transmi...

Page 11: ...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 foot plates downwards To take off the...

Page 12: ...A 3 Take the leg rest on the back Figure B 4 Swing the leg rest forwards Figure B To put the leg rests in the begin position you can do the reverse Check you do not place your fingers between the mov...

Page 13: ...the armrest The armrests of the wheelchair can be mounted by following instructions 1 Pull out the star knob 2 Mount the armrest from above into the provided bracket 3 Let go of the star knob 4 Turn t...

Page 14: ...ave been placed into the tubing of the pushing handgrips 3 Retighten the star knob firmly by hand 2 10 Mounting or removing backrest L WARNING Risk of injury Check that the backrest is firmly mounted...

Page 15: ...length of the footrests see 3 8 1 2 13 Riding the wheelchair only for 22 and 24 rear wheels L WARNING Risk of clamping Prevent your fingers from being caught by the wheels spokes L WARNING Risk of cl...

Page 16: ...ury Make sure that your arms and legs do not protrude outside the wheelchair while being transported L WARNING Risk of injury or damages No persons or objects should be below the wheelchair while bein...

Page 17: ...mum load or the ramps L WARNING Risk of injury Choose the correct ramps so there cannot be caused any injury or damage We do not accept any liability for injury or damage caused by an improper choice...

Page 18: ...entrapment zones L WARNING Risk of injury Do not place your fingers clothes buckles cables or other objects between the entrapment zone Inclination of the wheelchair 1 Engage the brakes 2 Plug the po...

Page 19: ...o have been trained in using the wheelchair must use and operate the chair To change the inclination of the seat backrest 1 Press and hold the button on the handset Letting go the button at any time w...

Page 20: ...cle The wheelchair shall be marked with following symbol To transport the wheelchair in the car use following steps 1 Set the seat in a horizontal position and the backrest vertically 2 Remove footres...

Page 21: ...to n 22 Allen key set n 3 to n 8 Screwdriver Phillips head Screwdriver Nipper Pliers Assembly and settings may only be performed by a specialist dealer 3 2 Manner of delivery The Vermeiren Inovys II...

Page 22: ...f locking nuts are only to be used once or are to be secured with an additional screw locking device L WARNING Risk of injury Adjust the brakes if necessary after adjusting the seat height and seat an...

Page 23: ...you change the stability of the wheelchair when changing the position of the driving wheels L WARNING Risk of injury Make sure that the rear wheels on both sides are mounted in the same position DRIV...

Page 24: ...e into the desired position 3 Retighten the screws firmly again Note When rebuilding the seat depth in the back frame area the displacement of the motor for adjusting the back is changed and a gap can...

Page 25: ...he bolts of the four brackets 3 7 Adjust the brakes Adjust the brakes according following rules 1 Install the wheels according 2 3 for quick release 22 24 rear wheels 2 Disconnect the brakes by pullin...

Page 26: ...rtable length 3 Tighten the screw properly The max adjustable length of the footrest shall be marked with a triangle on the tube Not possible when footrest is in vertical position 3 8 2 Adjusting leg...

Page 27: ...two bolts on the back of leg rest cushion 2 Adjust the width of the leg rest to a comfortable position 2 different positions in steps of 20 mm do not use the middle hole for adjusting 3 Retighten the...

Page 28: ...he footrest socket 3 9 Adjusting the armrests 3 9 1 Depth adjusting of armrests 1 Loosen the fixing screws beneath the arm cushion 2 Remove the nut spring plunger 3 Push the arm cushion into the desir...

Page 29: ...nding on the seat height of the wheelchair The tip cap can be placed in 3 different positions with a difference of 20 mm 1 Press the spring button 2 Press the tip cap tube into the frame tube or out t...

Page 30: ...stamp Date Dealer s stamp Date Dealer s stamp Date Dealer s stamp Date Dealer s stamp Date Dealer s stamp Date Dealer s stamp Date Dealer s stamp Date For service checklists an additional technical in...

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