Vermeiren Forest 3+ User manual

VERMEIREN
Forest 3+
INSTALLATION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTALLATION
INSTALLATIEHANDLEIDING
INSTALLATIONSANLEITUNG
MANUALE DI INSTALLAZIONE
MANUAL DE INSTALACIÓN
INSTRUKCJA INSTALACJI
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Content
Preface........................................................................................................................ 2
1 This product .................................................................................................. 3
2 Scope of delivery .......................................................................................... 4
3 Assembly and adjustments ......................................................................... 5
3.1 Tools ............................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Adjusting the wheelchair to the user ............................................................... 6
3.2.1 Seat depth ...............................................................................................6
3.2.2 Backrest inclination ..................................................................................6
3.2.3 Seat inclination ........................................................................................6
3.2.4 Armrest length .........................................................................................7
3.2.5 Footrest length .........................................................................................7
3.2.6 Footrest width ..........................................................................................8
3.2.7 Operating console ....................................................................................8
3.3 Changing battery............................................................................................. 8
3.4 Changing wheels or tyres ............................................................................... 9
3.4.1 Driving wheels .........................................................................................9
3.4.2 Steering wheels (front wheels) ............................................................... 10

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Preface
To support you on the installation and repairs of this electric wheelchair, we provide you with this
installation manual. Please read it carefully. If you still have questions after reading this manual,
do not hesitate to contact Vermeiren.
The information in this manual applies to the following wheelchair(s):
 Forest 3+
Important note
Pictures of the product are used to clarify the instructions. Details of the shown product may
deviate from your product.
Available information
On our website http://www.vermeiren.com/ you will always find the most recent version of
the information described in this manual. Please consult this website regularly for possible
updates.
Visually impaired people can download the electronic version of this manual and have it read out
by means of a text-to-speech software application.
User manual
For user and specialist dealer
User manual of applied operating console and battery charger.
For user and specialist dealer
Installation instructions (Instructions for detail adjustments and (dis)assembly)
For specialist dealer
Service manual for wheelchairs
For specialist dealer
Drawings of (spare) parts
For specialist dealer
EC declaration of conformity

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This product
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1 This product
1. Backrest
2. Adjustable arm pads
3. Armrests
4. Operator control
5. Seat
6. Lights (as option)
7. Legrests
8. Steering wheels (Front wheels)
9. Foot plate
10. Mudguards
11. Battery cover
12. Identification plate
13. Driving wheels (rear wheels)
14. Forks
15. Base frame

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Scope of delivery
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2 Scope of delivery
The following items are part of the delivery:
 Framework with armrests, operator control, rear and front wheels, seat and backrest
(optional: electrically adjustable seat, backrest, electrical lift)
 Footrests
 Batteries
 Battery charger in pocket
 Tools
 User manual of:
o wheelchair
o operating console
o battery charger
 Accessories (if applicable)
Before use, check if everything is included and that no products are damaged.
Please note that the basic configuration may differ in different countries. Contact your specialist
dealer.

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3 Assembly and adjustments
Important remarks
 Read the user manual of this wheelchair.
 Be aware of the technical details and limits of intended use; see the user manual.

For more information
,
contact Vermeiren.
3.1 Tools
To (dis)assemble and adjust the wheelchair, the following tools are needed:
 Wrench set no. 10 to no. 17
 Allen keyset n° 4
 Screwdriver
Risk of injuries or damage
 The wheelchair needs to be (dis)assembled and adjusted
by a specialist dealer according
to the instructions in this chapter.
 Only use parts and tools described in this manual.
 Prevent bystanders from accessing the (dis)assembling area.
 Keep the (dis)assembling area clean and tidy, to prevent falling.
 Collect all small parts in a box or bag.
 While (dis)assembling and operating the wheelchair, make sure no objects or body parts
get
caught between moving parts. In particular, pay attention to the position of the cables.
 Turn the wheelchair off before you perform any mechanical adjustments and make sure
that
the free-wheel lever is in braking position.
 Make sure all screws are firmly secured before driving.
 Software changes are only allowed if executed by skilled personnel
, taking into account the
user and environment (stability, accellaration, indoor/outdoor, etc.)
.
CAUTION

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3.2 Adjusting the wheelchair to the user
3.2.1 Seat depth
The Vermeiren Forest 3+ is adjustable in 6 different
seat depths over a range of 100 mm (steps of 20 mm).
1. Loosen the two screws (1) on either side of the
frame.
2. Pull the seat (2) more backwards or forewards to
the desired position and until the relevant holes
lie above one another so that the fixing screws
(1) can be inserted through the frame.
3. Retighten the screws (1) firmly by hand.
3.2.2 Backrest inclination
1. Remove the screw (A).
2. Move the inner square tube (B) until the desired
backrest angle is reached (5 positions: 2° - 9° - 16° -
24° - 32°).
3. Retighten the screw (A).
4. Check that the backrest frame is firmly fixated.
3.2.3 Seat inclination
Risk of damage
Ask assistance to p
revent the mounting frame with
seat from falling
during adjustment
.
1. Remove the footrests.
2. Remove the screw (A) that connects the
seat frame with the lower frame. Fold
the seat frame backwards.
3. Check that the seat frame stays
backwards or ask someone to hold the
seat frame to the back.
4. Remove the screw (B).
5. Move the inner square tube (C) until the
desired seat angle is reached (6
positions: 2° - 6° - 9,5° - 13° - 17° - 21°).
6. Retighten the screw (B).
7. Fold the seat frame back to the front.
8. Retighten the screw (A) to attachment
(D).
9. Replace the footrests.
10. Check that the seat frame is firmly fixated.
CAUTION

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3.2.4 Armrest length
Adjust the length of the armrests as follows (6
positions: steps 20 mm):
1. Loosen the screw (1).
2. Adjust the armrest to a comfortable length.
3. Tighten the screw (1) properly.
Check that the armrests are positioned identically on
both sides.
3.2.5 Footrest length
Risk of damage
Avoid that the footrests make any contact with the ground. Keep a minimum distance
of
50 mm
above the ground.
1. Remove the screw (A).
2. Adjust the length of the footrest to a comfortable length
(range: 120 mm, steps 20 mm).
3. Tighten the screw (A) properly.
Check that the footrests are positioned identically on both
sides.
CAUTION
Minimum
seat
inclination
: 2°
Maximum seat inclination: 21°

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3.2.6 Footrest width
1. Loosen the two screws (A) 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 (B) and (C) over each other (3
different positions: steps 15 mm on each side).
3. Retighten the screws (A) properly.
4. Repeat instructions above for the other footrest.
3.2.7 Operating console
Mounting position left or right
1. Hold the control with its support (3) while removing
M6 socket screw (41).
2. Loosen hex nut (42) and demount shaft (43) from the
armrest.
3. Mount shaft (43) in the other armrest and lock it with
hex nut (42).
4. Mount the control support (3) with socket screw (41)
on the shaft (43).
5. Make sure all connections are well secured.
6. Guide the cable and plug the cable in the operating
console.
Operating console - height
The height of the operating console can be adjusted in 2+4 positions, or 6+4 positions depending
on the type of shaft:
1. Hold the control while removing M6 socket screw (41).
2. Move the control support (3) up/down on shaft (43) and mount the socket screw (41).
3. If necessary adjust the height of the console on shaft (45) in the same way and lock it with
socket screw (44).
4. Make sure all connections are well secured.
5. Guide the cable and plug the cable in the operating console.
3.3 Changing battery
Risk of injuries and damage
 The batteries must only be replaced by trained personnel
 Do not come into contact with the acid from the batteries.
 Replace the batteries in a well-ventilated room.
 Make sure that the ventilation holes of the
battery housing are free from any contaminations.
 First read the charging instructions in the user manual before charging the batteries.
1. Take off the front battery cover by removing the two knobs on the top and the knob on the
bottom.
2. Move aside the plate with power module by loosening and removing the screws in the top
corners. You can now reach the batteries.
CAUTION
3
43
42
41
44
45

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Replace both batteries at the same time and with the same type as the ones used in the
wheelchair. If this is not possible, contact the nearest Vermeiren facility.
3.4 Changing wheels or tyres
Risk of injuries and damage
 Make sure that all air is released from the tyre, before removing it.
 Use a wooden block and jack to lift the wheelchair. Always
place the jack under the lower
frame, never under any other parts.

Make sure that no body parts, the inner tube nor any other objects are pinched between tyre
and rim.
 Handle carefully to prevent damage to the rim.

Make sure all screws are firmly secured by hand before driving with the wheelchair
.
1. Replace the innertube, and if necessary also the tyre.
2. Inflate the tyre using inflating equipment which complies to regulations and with a pressure
indication in “bar”.
3. Make sure that the pressure is correct, see the pressure indication on the tyres.
3.4.1 Driving wheels
If a tyre needs to be replaced, first check the type of tyre that has been fitted
. In case of a
tyre with line profile,
do not switch left and right tyre.
1. Lift the driving wheel from the ground using a jack.
2. Remove the socket screws (50) and take the wheel from the
flange.
3. Open tyre valve and push it gently to release the air.
4. Loosen the 5 screws that connect both rim halves (on the
inner rim half).
5. Separate the rim halves and remove the inner tube from the
tyre.
6. Inflate the new or repaired inner tube partly.
7. Insert the inner tube into the tyre.
8. Place the two rim halves back on the tyre. Make sure that the
tube valve pops out of the opening in the rim.
9. Connect the rim halves with the 5 socket screws. Tighten by hand.
10. Inflate the tyre at the correct pressure, see the indication on the tyre.
CAUTION
Battery connections:
1) Blow fuse
2)
Plug (
electronic
system)
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11. Remove grease and other contamination from the thread of the 5 flange socket screws (48).
Apply screw adhesive (ex. Loctite) to these screws.
12. Mount the wheel on the flange.
13. Lower the jack.
14. Make sure the socket bolts are firmly secured.
3.4.2 Steering 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 through the tyres and
use the 5 connecting screws to screw the rim together.
B. Make sure that the valve juts out of the valve opening in
the rim.
A. Put the wheel back into the front wheel fork and inflate
the wheel.

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Vermeiren GROUP NV
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2920 Kalmthout
BE
website: www.vermeiren.com
Instructions for specialist dealer
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every product sold.
Version A, 2020-01
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