Vermeiren Inovys Series User manual

VERMEIREN
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Inovys

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Content
Preface ............................................................................................................ 2
1 Scope of delivery ................................................................................. 3
1.1 Tools ....................................................................................................... 3
2 Assembly and disassembly .................................................................. 3
3 Adjustments ........................................................................................ 4
3.1 Rear-wheel position ............................................................................... 5
3.2 Seat height and seat angle...................................................................... 6
3.3 Seat depth .............................................................................................. 7
3.4 Backrest height and depth ...................................................................... 7
3.5 Parking brakes ........................................................................................ 8
3.6 Leg rest length ........................................................................................ 8
3.7 Footplate angle ...................................................................................... 9
3.8 Footrest width ........................................................................................ 9
3.9 Calfrest height ...................................................................................... 10
3.10 Calfrest depth ....................................................................................... 10
3.11 Width between calfrests ...................................................................... 10
3.12 Armrest depth ...................................................................................... 11
3.13 Width between armrests ...................................................................... 11
3.14 Changing battery (only for Inovys II-E) .................................................. 11

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Preface
To support you on the installation and repairs of this wheelchair, this installation manual
is offered. 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 following wheelchair(s):
Inovys II
Inovys II-E
Inovys II-F
Important note
Pictures of the product are used to clarify the instructions. Details of the shown product
may deviate from your product.
Information available
On our website http://www.vermeiren.com/ you will always find the most recent version
of following information. 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 handset and battery charger (if applicable).
For user and specialist dealer
Installation instructions (Instructions for detail adjustments)
For specialist dealer
Torque table (maximum torques for bolts and nuts)
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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1 Scope of delivery
The following items are part of the delivery.
Frame including wheels, backrest frame, seat and positioning mechanisms
(mechanical or electric *).
Backrest and 2 leg rests
2 Armrests
Headrest *
Battery charger in pocket *
Tools
User manual of:
owheelchair
ohandset *
obattery charger *
obattery *
This installation manual
Accessories (if applicable), like red reflector stickers to be used in France.
Before use, check that everything is included and that no products are damaged.
Please note that the basic configuration may differ in different European countries.
Contact your specialist dealer.
(*) Depends on wheelchair model.
1.1 Tools
To repair and adjust the wheelchair, the following tools are needed:
Wrench set no. 10 to no. 22
Allen keyset no. 3 to no. 8
Screwdriver Phillips head
Screwdriver
Nipper
Pliers
2 Assembly and disassembly
The assembly and disassembly of the wheelchair is described in the user manual.

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3 Adjustments
Risk of tipping over
Be aware that by changing the position of the rear wheels, the stability of the wheelchair
is influenced. By adjusting the rear wheels
in rear adjustment position, the wheelchair becomes more stable, but less
manoeuvrable;
in front adjustment position, it becomes less stable but more manoeuvrable.
Important remarks
For more information, contact Vermeiren.
To increase stability and manoeuvrability, the following adjustments can be made:
rear-wheel position, see §3.1.
seat height and angle, see §3.2.
CAUTION
Risk of injuries or damage

Read the user manual of the specific wheelchair.
Be aware of the technical details and limits of intended use; see the user manual.
The wheelchair needs to be 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 working area.
Collect all small parts in a box or bag.
While adjusting 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.
If a battery is applied
, unplug the battery charger and switch the operating console off
before you perform any mechanical adjustments.
Any modification to the product will lapse the warranty and will cease the
responsibility of Vermeiren.
Make sure all screws are firmly secured before riding your wheelchair.
Adhere to the
tightening torques for screws according to the Torque table on our website.
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3.1 Rear-wheel position
Risk of injuries or damage
After adjustment of the rear wheels, check the working of the brakes
and adjust according
to §3.5.
For each type of driving wheel (16”, 22” and 24”), two adjustment positions are available:
Holes no. 1 for 24” driving wheels, with 45 mm in between;
Holes no. 2 for 22” driving wheels, with 45 mm in between;
Holes no. 3 in the frame tubes, for 16” driving wheel, with 50 mm in between;
The delivered wheel sockets fits in each of the four bores of the mounting plate.
The wheel sockets for the 16” wheels (transit version) only fit in the bores (3)
of the
frame tubes.
To change the position of the wheel socket:
1. Remove the rear wheels, see user manual.
2. Remove the hex nut (4) on the inside of the mounting plate. Collect the wheel socket,
washer, distance ring (2x) and bushing.
3. Mount the wheel socket in the other bore, according to the part drawing of the
specific type of wheelchair assembly.
4. Tighten the hex nut (4) firmly.
5. Repeat this for the second wheel socket. Make sure that the wheel sockets, left and
right side, are mounted in the corresponding bore of the mounting plate.
6. Install both rear wheels.
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3.2 Seat height and seat angle
The seat height of the Inovys wheelchair is adjustable in 3 positions in steps of 35 mm. To
adjust the seat height, the following connection points (located below the seat frame) need
to be repositioned:
at front tube (A), connection of base frame and seat-frame support (10);
at base-frame support (B), connection of base frame and seat-inclination motor (11);
at rear-wheel mounting plate (C), connection of base frame and seat-frame support
(12).
To adjust the height:
1. Remove the socket screw and nut for item (10), (11) and (12) and collect the spacers.
2. Mount item (10+12) with the spacers in one of the adjustment holes:
oIn lowest position (460 mm), in hole no. 1;
oIn medium position (495 mm), in hole no. 2;
oIn highest position (530 mm), in hole no. 3.
3. Tighten socket screws and nuts firmly.
4. Repeat adjustments (A) and (C) at the other side of the wheelchair.
5. Mount item (11) with spacers in one of the holes at location (B), according to the same
hole selection made for item (10+12).
6. Tighten socket screws and nuts firmly.
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C
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B
C
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3.3 Seat depth
The seat depth can be changed
 by adjusting the seat frame position
(3 positions available: 480 – 500 – 520 mm)
or
by adjusting the backrest depth, see §3.4. With the backrest-
depth adjustment, a minimum seat depth of 460 mm is
possible.
To adjust the seat frame:
1. Loosen both socket screws (16) on each side,
beneath the seat-frame front.
2. Move the seat-frame front (17) forward or
backward to the desired position.
3. Retighten socket screws (16) firmly.
3.4 Backrest height and depth
Adjust the height of the backrest at the brackets (20) (over max.
50 mm; stepless):
1. Loosen socket screws (21) of the four brackets to make
them free to slide.
2. Adjust the backrest to the desired height.
3. Retighten the socket screw of each bracket.
Use the backrest as reference to position the brackets.
To remove the backrest, see user manual.
17
16
16
500
480
520
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Adjust the backrest depth at the toothed clamps (19) of the brackets:
1. Remove the backrest.
2. Loosen the socket screw (18) of the toothed clamp (19).
3. Move the bracket forward/backward, but make sure that all teeth of the clamp stay
covered.
4. Retighten the socket screw.
5. Repeat this adjustment for the other brackets/clamps. Make sure all 4
brackets/clamps are adjusted identically.
6. Mount the backrest in place.
3.5 Parking brakes
Risk of injuries
Adjust the parking brakes after adjustment on the rear-
wheel
position, and when tyres are worn to compensate the wear.
Adjust the correct braking force of the parking brakes:
1. Release the brake, see user manual.
2. Loosen the socket screws (22) to make the brake free to slide.
3. Slide the brake over the guide (23) to the desired position.
4. Retighten the socket screws (22).
5. Verify if the brake is working properly: the wheel is blocked, but
the brake can be operated easily. If this is not the case, repeat the steps above until the
brakes are adjusted well.
6. Repeat for the second parking brake. Make sure that both brakes are adjusted
identically.
3.6 Leg rest length
Risk of injuries or damage
The maximum length of the footrest is limited to the length
indicated by a triangle on the front of the footrest tube, see
picture. This maximum length adjustment is not possible in sitting
position; the footplates will touch the ground.
Make sure that the distance to the ground in sitting position is
minimal 60 mm to avoid touching small obstacles and to prevent
damage to the footrest.
CAUTION
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To adjust the length of the footrests:
1. Remove the socket screw (24) on the back of the footrest.
2. Adjust the footrest to a comfortable length.
3. Retighten the socket screw firmly.
4. Repeat for the second footrest. Make sure that the footrests are
positioned identically.
3.7 Footplate angle
To adjust the angle of the foot plate at its toothed clamp:
1. Loosen the socket screw (25) on the footrest (26).
2. Turn the footplate in the desired angle (80°- 100°). The
dashes (27) on the toothed clamp indicate the angular
positions.
3. Retighten the socket screw (25).
4. Repeat for the second footrest.
3.8 Footrest width
Risk of injuries
The maximum width of one footrest is limited by
the position of the
two sockets screws. Both need
to be secured.
To adjust the width between the footrests:
1. Loosen the two socket screws (28) next to the
footrest, below the seat front.
2. Adjust the footrest to a comfortable width.
3. Tighten the screws (28) firmly.
4. Repeat this for the second footrest.
Make sure the footrests are positioned identically on both sides of the seat.
CAUTION
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3.9 Calfrest height
The calfrests are available in different sizes:
small size for wheelchair with seat width 400 mm;
medium size for wheelchair with seat width 450 mm or 500 mm.
1. Turn the calfrest outwards.
2. Loosen the socket screw (30) that clamps the calfrest
support on the footrest.
3. Slide the calfrest up/down to a comfortable position
(step less).
4. Retighten the socket screw (30) with nut.
5. Repeat this for the second calf rest. Make sure that the
calf rests are positioned identically.
3.10 Calfrest depth
1. Loosen the socket screw (31) on the calfrest support (32).
2. Adjust the depth of the calfrest to a comfortable position (7
positions available).
3. Retighten the socket screw (31).
4. Repeat for the second calfrest. Make sure that the calfrests
are positioned identically.
3.11 Width between calfrests
1. Loosen the two socket screws (33) on the back of the calf rest.
2. Adjust the width to a comfortable position (2 positions
available). Do not use the hole (34) in the middle!
3. Retighten the two socket screws (33).
4. Repeat for the second calfrest. Make sure that the calf rests are
positioned symmetrically.
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3.12 Armrest depth
1. Loosen both nuts (35) of the fixing bolts beneath
the arm cushion.
2. Remove nut and spring plunger (36).
3. Push the arm cushion into the desired position.
4. Retighten the fixing bolts (35).
5. Mount spring plunger (36) and nut (x2).
6. Verify the working of the spring plunger by moving
the arm cushion forward and backward.
7. Repeat for the second armrest. Make sure both
armrests are positioned identically.
3.13 Width between armrests
Risk of injuries
The maximum width of one armrest is limited by the position of
two sockets screws. Both
need to be secured.
Adjust the width of the armrests:
1. Loosen the two socket screws (37) next to the armrest, below
the seat frame.
2. Adjust the armrest to a comfortable width (max. 50 mm
outwards).
3. Tighten the screws (37) firmly by hand.
4. Repeat for the second armrest. Make sure that the armrests
are positioned identically.
3.14 Changing battery (only for Inovys II-E)
Risk of injuries and damage
If replacement of the batteries is necessary
, the complete battery pack needs to be
exchanged (IP66). Contact Vermeiren for more information.
Never try to open the battery pack.
Read and apply the instructions of the battery pack and charger to remove, install and
charge the battery. These instructions are part of the delivery.
The identification of the battery and its serial number can be found on the bottom of the
battery.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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