Vermeiren HEM1 User manual

VERMEIREN
HEM1
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

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VERMEIREN
Opening up new horizons in mobility
Subject to technical alterations – vA - 2013-05
Option:
“HEM1: Hemiplegic system”
For some wheelchairs there is the possibility to
have a hemiplegic system.
The option can be helpful for people that have
paralysis on one side or broken arm on one side.
For the instructions of the wheelchair refer to the
instruction manual of the wheelchair.
1. Technical Specifications
Description Dimensions
Weight HEM1
system +7 kg (additional weight to standard
wheelchair)
Total height
handgrip to ground 850 mm
Distance handgrip -
backrest 210 mm - 590 mm
Total width +40 mm (additional width to
standard wheelchair)
2. Components
3. Safety rules
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L Keep fingers away from moving parts of
the wheelchair (hemiplegic brake system,
rolling rear wheels, wheel spokes, …).
L
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L Be aware that the width of your wheelchair
shall be increase with 40 mm.
L
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L Your wheelchair is also crash tested with
the hemiplegic (HEM1) system.
4. Manner of delivery
The hemiplegic (HEM1) system shall be delivered
with:
•Rear wheel (one handrim)
•Hemiplegic rear wheel (no handrim)
•Drive system (handgrip, propulsion system)
•Hemiplegic brake system
•Instruction manual
Before use check if everything is included and that
no products are damaged (example by transport,
...).
5. Riding the wheelchair
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LL
L WARNING: Risk of clamping – Be careful
passing through restricted passages (e.g.
doors).
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L WARNING: Risk of burns – Be careful
when driving in hot or cold environments
(sunshine, extreme cold, saunas, etc.) for a
sufficient amount of time and when
touching - Surfaces can assume the
environment temperatures.
Riding by yourself:
1. Release the brakes.
2. Place the backward / forward lever in the
desired direction (place "completely" to the
front, wheelchair move forwards, place
"completely" to the back, wheelchair move
backwards).
3. Take the steering handgrip to drive with your
wheelchair. If the backward / forward lever is
not completely placed in the desired direction,
the wheelchair move not when pushing / pulling
on the steering handgrip .
4. Move the steering handgrip alternately
forward and backward to ride in a straight
direction with the wheelchair.
1 = Cross
2 = Handgrips (pushing)
3 = Backrest
4 = Armpads
5 = Armrests
6 = Driving wheels (Rear wheels)
7 = Brake
8 = Tip cap
9 = Steering wheels (Front wheels)
10 = Seat
11 = Footrests
12 = Footplates
13 = Stopping wheel
14 = Handgrip (steering)
15 = Backward / Forward lever

VERMEIREN
Opening up new horizons in mobility
Subject to technical alterations – vA - 2013-05
5. Turn the steering handgrip to the left or right,
to steer the front wheels and turn the wheelchair
in the good direction.
6. Pull the steering handgrip completely
backwards to stop the wheelchair. Now the
driving rod is blocked, to loosen these place the
backward / forward lever in the middle
position.
Pushing by an attendant:
You can have the wheelchair pushed by an
attendant by placing the backward / forward lever
in the central position. The wheelchair does not
move anymore with the steering handgrip .
The steering/turning to the left or right shall be
done by the occupant with the steering handgrip
.
6. Adjusting driving rod
The driving rod is adjustable (3 positions: range
15 mm) to increase or decrease the
pushing/pulling force of the steering handgrip.
7. Mounting / removing the rear wheels
For the wheelchair with HEM1 system it is not
possible to remove the rear wheels.
8. Operating the brakes
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L WARNING: The brakes are not used to
slow down the wheelchair during
movements – Use the brake only to
prevent the wheelchair from unintended
movements.
L
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L WARNING: Good operation of the brakes
is influenced by wear and contamination
of the tires (water, oil, mud, …) – Check
the condition of the tires before each use.
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L WARNING: The brakes are adjustable and
can wear – Check the operation of the
brakes before each use.
To apply the brakes:
1. Push the lever  of the brake on the side of the
propulsion system forward (healthy arm).
The other brake applies also.
L
LL
L CAUTION: Risk of unintended movement
– Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat
horizontal surface before releasing the
brakes.
To release the brakes:
1.Release the lever  on the side of the
propulsion system backwards. The other brake
release also.
9. Maintenance
Check HEM1 braking system.
Check HEM1 driving system is working well and
every 8 weeks lubricating of bearings, moving
parts.
N.V. VERMEIREN N.V.
BELGIUM
Vermeirenplein 1-15
B-2920 Kalmthout
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website: www.vemeiren.com