Vermeiren V500 User manual

User manual
M A N U E L D ' U T I L I S A T I O N
G E B R U I K S A A N W I J Z I N G
G E B R A U C H S A N W E I S U N G
M A N U A L E D I I S T R U Z I O N I
M A N U A L D E I N S T R U C C I O N E S
I N S T R U K C J A O B S Ł U G I
N Á V O D K O B S L U Z E
V500 Light
V500 Light 30°

Instrukcje dla wyspecjalizowanego
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EN
Instructions for specialist dealer
This instruction manual is part and parcel of the
product and must accompany every product
sold.
Version: D, 2023-02
FR
Instructions pour les distributeurs
Ce manuel d'instructions fait partie du produit et
doit accompagner chaque produit vendu.
Version : D, 2023-02
NL
Instructies voor de vakhandelaar
Deze handleiding is deel van het product en
dient bij iedere product te worden geleverd.
Versie: D, 2023-02
DE
Hinweise für den Fachhändler
Diese Gebrauchsanweisung ist Bestand-teil des
Produkts und ist bei jeder Produkts
auszuhändigen.
Version: D, 2023-02
IT
Istruzioni per il rivenditore
Il presente Manuale di istruzioni è parte
integrante del prodotto e deve essere fornito
assieme alla prodotto.
Versione: D, 2023-02
ES
Instrucciones destinadas a los distribuidores
especializados
El presente manual de instrucciones es parte
integrante del producto yse debe adjuntar a
todas las producto que se vendan.
Versión: D, 2023-02
PL
sprzedawcy
Niniejsza instrukcja obsługi jest nieodłączną
częścią produktu i musi być dołączona do
każdego sprzedawanego produktu.
Wersja: D, 2023-02
CS
Pokyny pro specializovaného prodejce
Tento návod k obsluze je součástí dodávky a
musí být součástí každého prodaného
produktu.
Verze: D, 2023-02
Basic UDI: 5415174 122106V500Light BT
5415174 122106V500LD30 4W
Multi version: D, 2023-02

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Contents
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Contents
Contents ..................................................................................................................... 1
Preface........................................................................................................................ 2
1 Your product .................................................................................................. 3
2 Before use ..................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Intended use ................................................................................................. 4
2.2 General safety instructions ............................................................................ 4
2.3 Symbols on the wheelchair ........................................................................... 4
2.4 Transport ....................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Folding/Unfolding .......................................................................................... 7
2.6 Storage ......................................................................................................... 7
3 Using your wheelchair .................................................................................. 8
3.1 Mounting or removing the footrests ............................................................... 8
3.2 Operating the brakes ..................................................................................... 8
3.3 Mounting or removing the armrests............................................................... 9
3.4 Adjusting anti-tipping (if applicable)............................................................... 9
3.5 Backrest inclination (V500 Light 30°) ............................................................ 9
3.6 Backrest height ........................................................................................... 10
3.7 Backrest support ........................................................................................ 10
3.8 Mounting or removing the push bar (V500 Light 30°) .................................. 11
3.9 Push handle height ..................................................................................... 11
3.10 Transfer in and out of the wheelchair .......................................................... 11
3.11 Riding the wheelchair .................................................................................. 12
4 Maintenance ................................................................................................ 13
4.1 Points of maintenance ................................................................................. 13
4.2 Maintenance instructions ............................................................................ 13
4.3 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 14
4.4 Expected lifespan ........................................................................................ 14
4.5 Reuse .......................................................................................................... 14
4.6 End of use ................................................................................................... 14
5 Technical specifications ............................................................................. 15

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Preface
Congratulations! You are now owner of a Vermeiren wheelchair!
This wheelchair is made by qualified and committed personnel. It is designed and produced
according to high quality standards, guarded by Vermeiren.
Please read this manual carefully; it will help you to get familiar with the operation, capabilities
and limitations of your wheelchair.
If you still have questions after reading this manual, do not hesitate to contact your specialist
dealer. He/she will be glad to help you.
Important note
To ensure your safety, and to prolong the lifetime of your product, please take good care of it and
have it checked and serviced on a regular basis.
This manual reflects the latest product developments. Vermeiren has the right to implement
changes to this type of product without any obligation to adapt or replace similar products
previously delivered.
Pictures are used to clarify the instructions in this manual. Details of the depicted product may
deviate from your product.
Information available
On our website http://www.vermeiren.com/ you will always find the most recent version of the
information 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
Installation instructions For specialist dealer
Service manual for wheelchairs For specialist dealer
EC declaration of conformity

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1 Your product
1. Handgrips
2. Backrest
3. Arm pads
4. Armrests
5. Seat
6. Footrests
7. Footplates
8. Steering wheels (front
wheels)
9. Brakes
10. Driving wheels (rear
wheels)
11. Hand rims
12. Tip cap
13. Cross
14. Identification plate
Only for V500 Light 30°:
15. Lever backrest inclination
16. Push bar
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2 Before use
2.1 Intended use
 Indications and contraindications: The user can propel the wheelchair by himself or have the
wheelchair pushed by an attendant. The wheelchair is intended for elderly people or people
with walking difficulties or no walking abilities, such as paralysis, loss of limbs, limb defects or
deformations, stiff or damaged joints, heart insufficiencies and poor blood circulation, balance
disturbances, cachexia (decrease in muscle), … You should NOT use this wheelchair if you
suffer from physical or mental impairments that may put you, or other people, in danger when
driving the wheelchair. For this reason, consult your doctor first and make sure that your
specialist dealer is informed about his advice.
 This wheelchair is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
 This wheelchair is designed and produced solely to transport/transfer one (1) person with a
maximum weight of 130kg. It is not designed for transportation of goods or objects, nor for any
use other than previously described.
 Only use accessories and spare parts approved by Vermeiren.
 Please read all technical details and limits of your wheelchair in chapter 5.
 The warranty on this product is based on normal use and maintenance as described in this
manual. Damage to your product caused by improper use or lack of maintenance will cause
the warranty to lapse.
2.2 General safety instructions
Risk of injuries and/or damage
Carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Otherwise you may get injured or your
wheelchair may get damaged.
Keep the following general warnings in mind during use:
 Do not use your wheelchair if you are under influence of alcohol, medicines or other substances
that may influence your riding abilities.
 Be aware that some parts of your wheelchair may get very hot or cold due to ambient
temperature, solar radiation or heating devices. Be careful when touching. Wear protective
clothing if the weather is cold. When going outdoors, riding gloves can be used to improve the
grip on the hand rims.
 Do not modify your wheelchair in any way.
Be aware that your wheelchair may interfere with some types of anti-theft systems, depending on
the settings used. This may cause the shop's alarm to go off.
In case a serious incident has occurred involving your product, notify Vermeiren or your specialist
dealer as well as the competent authority in your country.
2.3 Symbols on the wheelchair
Maximum weight of the user in kg
Indoor/outdoor use
Maximum safe slope in ° (degrees).
Type designation
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2.4 Transport
2.4.1 Transport by vehicle, as luggage (V500 Light, V500 Light 30°)
Risk of injuries
 Make sure that the wheelchair is attached properly to
avoid injury from the passengers during
collision or sudden braking.

NEVER use the same seatbelt to secure the wheelchair and passenger.
1. Remove footrests, armrests and accessories.
2. Store footrests, armrests and accessories safely.
3. If possible, fold the wheelchair and remove the rear wheels.
4. Place the wheelchair in the luggage compartment.
5. If the luggage and passenger compartments are NOT separated, attach the frame of the
wheelchair securely to the vehicle. You can use the available safety belts in the vehicle.
2.4.2 Use of the wheelchair as seat in a motor vehicle (only V500 Light)
Risk of injuries
 For V500 Light 30°: Do NOT use your V500 Light 30° wheelchair as a seat in a
vehicle, see the following symbol.
 The wheelchair has passed the crash test of ISO 7176-19: 2008 and, as such, has
been designed and tested for use only as forward-facing seat in a motor vehicle.

The wheelchair's pelvic belt alone is not suited as an occupant restraint belt
.
The wheelchair is tested using the four-point strap-tie system and a 3-point occupant-restraint
system.
Whenever feasible, use the seat of the vehicle and store the wheelchair in the cargo area.
Steps to secure the wheelchair in a motor vehicle:
1. Check that the vehicle is equipped with a suitable wheelchair tie down and occupant-
restraint system, conform ISO 10542.
2. Check that the components of the wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint system are
not frayed, contaminated, damaged or broken.
3. If equipped with an adjustable seat and/or back tilt, make sure that the wheelchair user is
sitting as upright as possible. If the user's condition prevents this, a risk assessment should
be done to evaluate the user's safety during transit.
4. Remove all mounted accessories such as trays and respiratory equipment, and secure
them in a safe place.
5. Position the wheelchair facing forward in the travelling direction, centrally between the tie-
down rails mounted in the floor of the vehicle.
6. Make sure that the indicated zones around the wheelchair user are clear from rigid vehicle
parts.
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WARNING
Figure 1
Figure 2

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7. Mount the front securement straps according to the instructions of the strap-system
manufacturer at the indicated place (figure 3). This place is marked on the wheelchair with
a symbol (figure 4).
8. Roll back the wheelchair until the front straps are tight.
9. Apply the wheelchair brake.
10. Mount the back securement straps according to the instructions of the strap-system
manufacturer at the indicated place (around the wheel attachment block and above the
axle bushing) (figure 3). This place is marked on the wheelchair with a symbol (figure 4).
Steps to secure the wheelchair user:
1. Remove both armrests.
2. If present, attach the wheelchair's pelvic belt.
3. Attach the occupant restraint belts according to the instructions of the strap-system
manufacturer.
4. Wear the pelvic belt low across the front of the pelvis, so that the angle of the pelvic belt is
within the preferred zone of 30° to 75° to the horizontal, similar to that shown below.
5. A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone is desirable.
6. Adjust the belt tightly according to the instructions of the strap-system manufacturer,
consistent with the user's comfort.
7. Ensure that the restraint belt connects in a straight line to the anchor point in the vehicle
and that no bends in the belt are visible, for instance at the axle of the rear wheel.
8. Install the armrests, if desired. make sure that belts are not twisted or held away from the
body by wheelchair components such as armrests or wheels.
Figure 4
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2.5 Folding/Unfolding
Risk of injuries
Keep fingers away from moving parts of the wheelchair.
2.5.1 Unfolding the wheelchair
1. Position yourself behind the wheelchair.
2. Use the handgrips to open the wheelchair as much as possible.
3. Position yourself at the front of the wheelchair.
4. Push both seating tubes down till they are fixed in their position.
2.5.2 Folding the wheelchair
1. Fold the footplates or remove the footrests (see § 3.1).
2. Take the seat on the front side and backside and pull it up.
2.5.3 Mounting the rear wheels
1. Take the rear wheel and push button .
2. Keep the button pushed in and mount the rear wheel axle until it
stops.
3. Release the button.
4. Check that the wheel is secured.
2.5.4 Taking off the wheels
1. Make sure the brakes standing in the off position.
2. Take the wheelchair to the side frame where you want to remove
the wheel.
3. Press the button  in the center of the wheel hub.
4. Pull the wheel away from the frame.
2.6 Storage
Make sure that your wheelchair is stored in a dry environment to prevent mould from
growing and the upholstery from being damaged, see also chapter 5.
CAUTION
PELVIC RESTRAINTS SHOULD MAKE FULL
CONTACT ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE BODY
NEAR THE JUNCTION OF THE THIGH AND
PELVIS
RESTRAINTS SHOULD NOT BE HELD
AWAY FROM BODY BY WHEELCHAIR
COMPONENTS SUCH AS ARMRESTS OR
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3 Using your wheelchair
Risk of injuries

First read previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use your
wheelchair unless you have read and fully understood all instructions.
 In case of doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact your local specialist dealer, your c
are
provider or technical adviser to help you with this.
3.1 Mounting or removing the footrests
Mounting the footrests is done as follows:
1. Hold the footrest sideways at the outside of the
wheelchair’s frame and mount the tube hood  into the
frame.
2. Swing the footrest inwards until it clicks in position.
3. Swing the footplate downwards.
To take off the footrests:
1. Pull lever .
2. Swing the footrest to the outside of the wheelchair until
it comes loose from the guidance.
3. Pull the footrest from the tube hood .
3.2 Operating the brakes
Risk of injuries

The brakes are not used to slow down the wheelchair during movements. Use the brake only
to prevent the wheelchair from unintended movements.
 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.
 The brakes are adjustable and can wear. Check the operation of the brakes before each use.
 Make sure
the wheelchair is on a flat horizontal surface before releasing the brakes. Never
release both brakes simultaneously.
To reduce the braking force it is possible to extend the brake lever (Fig B).
To apply the brakes (Fig A):
1. Push the brake levers  forward
until you feel a distinctive click.
To release the brakes:
1. Release one brake by pulling the
lever  backwards.
2. Hold the hand rim of the released
wheel with your hand.
3. Release the second brake by
pulling the lever  backwards.
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3.3 Mounting or removing the armrests
The armrests of the wheelchair can be mounted by following
instructions.
1. Mount the armrest  in the armrest support  until the
screw  fits in the sleeve .
2. Make sure the armrest  is firmly fixated.
To remove the armrest:
1. Grasp the arm pad and pull the armrest gently out of the
armrest support.
3.4 Adjusting anti-tipping (if applicable)
Adjust the height of the anti-tipping in 7 positions (range 120 mm:
steps 20 mm):
1. Loosen the star knob  a little bit.
2. Move the tube of the anti-tipping in the desired height.
3. Secure the star knob .
4. Make sure that the anti-tipping is firmly secured.
3.5 Backrest inclination (V500 Light 30°)
Risk of injuries
 Be aware that the stability decreases when backrest is adjusted backwards.

Apply the parking brakes before adjusting the backrest.
Risk of injuries

Do not place your fingers, clothes between the adjustment mechanism.
For model V500 Light 30°, it is possible to set the backrest backwards with a maximum inclination
of 30° (V500 Light 30° with toothed adjustment: 4 different positions, steps of 10° ; V500 Light 30°
with gas spring: stepless). Make sure that the patient sits in the chair when the attendant adjusts
the backrest inclination and that the wheelchair does not tip over.
WARNING
CAUTION
Risk of injuries
 For V500 Light 30°: Anti-
tipping should always be installed and
lowered.
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1. Pull the lever  on both sides towards the push handle 
to adjust the backrest.
2. The pen Ⓐ comes out of the groove of the toothed plate
Ⓑ, or the gas spring is released.
3. Pull both back tubes backwards continuously to the
desired position (4 different positions with toothed
adjustment: 5° - 15° - 25° - 35°).
4. Release the levers. For toothed adjustment: check that the
pen Ⓐ is well fixed in the groove of the toothed plate Ⓑ.
If your wheelchair features drum brakes, the handles  are
used as brakes.
3.6 Backrest height
The backrest height can be adjusted into 4 positions (V500 Light 30°
with toothed adjustment) or 5 positions (V500 Light, V500 Light 30°
with gas spring).
1. Remove the star knob (1).
2. Slide the backrest upholstery up/down to the desired height.
Make sure that the hole for the star knob in the frame tube
aligns with one of the holes in the upholstery.
3. Replace the star knob and retighten.
3.7 Backrest support
The backrest of the wheelchair has a suspension system with adjustable Velcro straps, to adjust
the flexibility of the backrest.
1. Pull the backrest cushion from the Velcro straps of the
backrest.
2. Loosen the Velcro straps.
3. Pull the respective strap to the desired position. The
tension of the individual belts can be varied and the
desired support of the back can be set.
4. Place the back cushion back over the backrest starting
at the front and ending at the back.
5. Secure the Velcro connections by pressing the cushion
against the backrest with your hand.
6. Make sure that all straps are secured with Velcro.
For V500 Light 30° with toothed adjustment: when the backrest is adjusted to the lowest position,
the bottom strap can not be used. Remove the strap from the frame tubes by loosening the velcro.
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3.8 Mounting or removing the push bar (V500 Light 30°)
Risk of injuries
 Make sure that buttons Ⓐ are tightened.

When equipped with the push bar, the push bar should always be mounted to increase the
stability of the back.
To mount the push bar:
1. Mount the push bar Ⓑ with the star
knob Ⓐ in the left handgrip.
2. Swing the push bar Ⓑ to the right.
3. Mount hook Ⓒ over the right handgrip
Ⓓ as shown on the drawing. Use holes
 or  to adjust the tension of the
backrest.
To take off the push bar:
1. Loosen the star knob Ⓐ on the right
handgrip.
2. Remove hook Ⓒ from the right handgrip Ⓓ.
3.9 Push handle height
The push handles can be adjusted over a distance of 60 mm:
1. Loosen the star knob (1) .
2. Move the handgrip up/down to the desired height.
3. Retighten the star knob (1) .
4. Repeat for the other handle. Make sure that both handles are
firmly secured.
3.10 Transfer in and out of the wheelchair
Risk of injuries

In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner,
ask someone to assist you.

Do not stand on the
footplates
.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to the chair,
couch or bed to/from you wish to transfer.
2. Make sure that both brakes of the wheelchair are activated.
3. Fold the foot plates upwards to prevent standing on them.
4. If the transfer is on the side of the wheelchair, remove the
armrest on that side (see § 3.3) and fold the brake lever
down.
5. Transfer to/from the wheelchair.
3.10.1 Correct position in the wheelchair
Some recommendations for a comfortable use of the wheelchair:
 Position your backside as close as possible to the backrest.
 Make sure your upper legs are horizontal. If needed adjust the length of the footrests (see
installation manual).
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3.11 Riding the wheelchair
Risk of injuries and damage
 Before every usage, make sure that:
o parking brakes are working properly.
o tires are in good condition, see §4.
 Prevent your fingers from being caught by the wheel spokes.
 Do not operate the hand rims with wet hands.
 Prevent entrapment of your hands on the hand rims when you pass small passages.
 Do NOT drive on slopes, obstacles, steps or kerbs larger than specified in §5.
 When you stop on a (small) slope, use your brakes.
 Make sure all four wheels touch the ground while riding up or down a slope.
 Take slopes as slow as possible.
 Always stay on the pavement when riding on public roads.
 Pay attention if the road has holes or gaps that may cause entrapment of the wheels.
 Avoid stones and other objects that may block the wheels.
 Make sure that the footplates do not touch ground while taking an obstacle.
 Do not use your wheelchair on an escalator.
 If available, wear your safety belt.
 Always keep the swing range of the footplat
e in mind to prevent bystanders from being injured
or objects from being damaged.

If you don’t have enough experience riding your wheelchair, ask assistance of an attendant.
Keep your arms away from the wheels and keep your feet on the footplate.
 Stairs should always be negotiated with the help of two attendants.

Never try to use stairs that are not appropriate for wheelchairs.
3.11.1 Riding your wheelchair:
1. Release the brakes.
2. Take both hand rims at their highest position.
3. Lean forward and push the hand rims forward until your arms are straight.
4. Move your hands back to the top of the hand rims and repeat the movement.
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4 Maintenance
4.1 Points of maintenance
Risk of injuries and damage
Repairs and replacements may only be undertaken by trained persons and only genuine
replacement parts of Vermeiren should be used.
The service frequency depends on the frequency and intensity of use. Contact your dealer
to agree to a common timetable for inspection/maintenance/repair.
For the maintenance manual, refer to the Vermeiren website: www.vermeiren.com.
Before each use
Inspect the following points:
 All parts: Present and undamaged or unworn.
 All parts: Clean, see § 4.2.2.
 Wheels, backrest, seat, calf rests, arm rests, footplates: Well secured.
 Condition of wheels/tyres, see § 4.2.1;
 Condition of frame parts: No deformation, instability, weakness or loose connections
 Seat, backrest, arm pads, calf pads and head rest (if applied): No excessive wear (like
dented spots, damage or tears).
 Brakes: Undamaged and functioning.
 For V500 Light 30°: Backrest inclination: Undamaged and functioning well (locking, load,
no deformation or wear).
Contact your specialist dealer for possible repairs or part replacements.
Yearly or more often
Have your wheelchair inspected and serviced by your specialist dealer, at least once a year, or
more often. The minimum maintenance frequency depends on use and should therefore be
commonly agreed upon with your specialist dealer.
4.2 Maintenance instructions
4.2.1 Wheels and tyres
Proper working of the brakes depends on the state of the tyres, and can change due to
wear and contamination (water, oil, mud, …).
Keep your wheels free of wires, hair, sand and fibres.
Check the profile of the tyres. If the tread depth is less than 1 mm, the tyres need to be replaced.
Contact your specialist dealer for this matter.
Inflate each pneumatic tyre to the correct pressure (see pressure indication on the tyres).
4.2.2 Cleaning
Risk of damage by moisture
Never use a
hose or high
-
pressure cleaner to clean the wheelchair.
Wipe all rigid parts of the wheelchair with a damp cloth (not drenched).
If necessary, use a mild soap, suitable for varnishes and synthetics.
The upholstery can be cleaned with lukewarm water and a mild soap. Do not use abrasive
cleaning agents to clean.
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4.2.3 Disinfection
Risk of damage
Disinfections may only be undertaken by trained persons. Consult your specialist dealer.
4.3 Troubleshooting
Even if you use your wheelchair properly, a technical problem may occur. In this case, contact
your local specialist dealer.
Risk of injuries and damage to the wheelchair
NEVER repair your wheelchair yourself attempting to solve the problem.
The following symptoms may indicate a serious problem. Therefore always contact your specialist
dealer if you spot any of the following deviations:
 Strange sound;
 Uneven tread wear on one of the tyres;
 Jerky movements;
 Wheelchair deflects to one side;
 Damaged or broken wheel assemblies.
4.4 Expected lifespan
The average lifespan of your wheelchair is 5 years. Depending on the frequency of use, driving
circumstances and maintenance, the lifespan of your wheelchair will increase or decrease.
4.5 Reuse
Before each reuse, have the wheelchair disinfected, inspected and serviced according to the
instructions in §4.1 and §4.2.
4.6 End of use
At end of life, you need to dispose your wheelchair according to the local environmental
legislation. The best way to do so, is to disassemble the wheelchair to facilitate the transport of
recyclable parts.
CAUTION
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5 Technical specifications
Technical terms below are valid for the wheelchair in standard settings. If other footrests / armrests
or other accessories are used, the tabulated values will change.
Make
Vermeiren
Type
Manual wheelchair
Model
V500
Light
, V500 Light 30°
Maximum occupant mass
130 kg
Description
Min.
dimensions
Max.
dimensions
Overall length with footrest 975 mm 1035 mm
Effective seat width 390 mm 420 mm 440 mm 460 mm 480 mm 500 mm
Overall width (depends on the seat width) 590 mm 620 mm 640 mm 660 mm 680 mm 700 mm
Folded length (without footrest) 790 mm
Folded width 310 mm
Folded height (depends on seat height) 860 mm 920 mm
Total mass V500 Light
V500 Light 30°
15,7 kg
17 kg
Mass of heaviest part V500 Light
V500 Light 30°
9,3 kg
10,65 kg
Masses of parts that can be dismantled or
removed
Footrests: 1,45 kg ; Armrests: 1,20 kg ;
Rear wheels:
3,7 kg
Static stability downhill 10° (in standard configuration)
Static stability uphill V500 Light
V500 Light 30°
7° (in standard configuration)
2°
Static stability sideways 18° (in standard configuration)
Obstacle climbing 60 mm
Seat plane angle 0° 10°
Effective seat depth 420 mm 480 mm
Seat surface height at front edge 470 mm 530 mm
Backrest angle V500 Light
V500 Light 30°
5°
5° - 35°
Backrest height V500 Light, V500 Light 30° with gas spring:
400 – 420 – 440 – 460 - 480 mm
V500 Light 30° with toothed adjustment:
400 – 430 – 460 – 490 mm
Distance between footrest and seat 370 mm 500 mm
Angle between seat and footplate 5° 25°
Angle between seat and leg footrest 105°
Angle between leg footrest and footplate 80°
Distance between arm pad and seat 150 mm 210 mm
Front location of arm pad structure 322,5 mm 370 mm
Handrim diameter 535 mm
Horizontal location of axle (deflection) 1,27 mm 61,04 mm
Minimum turning radius 1500 mm
Diameter PU Rear wheels 22" 24"
Tyre pressure, rear (driving) wheels Not applicable

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Diameter PU steering wheels 200 mm
Tyre pressure, steering wheels Not applicable
Storage and use temperature + 5 °C + 41 °C
Storage and use humidity 30% 70%
We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance ± 15 mm / 1,5 kg / 1,5°

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Table des matières..................................................................................................... 1
Préface........................................................................................................................ 2
1 Votre produit .................................................................................................. 3
2 Avant l’utilisation .......................................................................................... 4
2.1 Usage prévu .................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Instructions générales de sécurité................................................................. 4
2.3 Les symboles sur le fauteuil roulant .............................................................. 4
2.4 Transport ....................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Pliage/Dépliage ............................................................................................. 7
2.6 Entreposage .................................................................................................. 7
3 Utilisation de votre fauteuil roulant ............................................................. 8
3.1 Placer ou enlever les repose-pieds ............................................................... 8
3.2 Utilisation des freins ...................................................................................... 8
3.3 Montage ou retrait des accoudoirs ................................................................ 9
3.4 Réglage de l'anti-bascule (si applicable) ....................................................... 9
3.5 Inclinaison du dossier (V500 Light 30°) ......................................................... 9
3.6 Hauteur du dossier ...................................................................................... 10
3.7 Suppport de dossier .................................................................................... 10
3.8 Montage ou démontage de la barre de poussée (V500 Light 30°) ............. 11
3.9 Hauteur de la poignée de poussée ............................................................. 11
3.10 Transfert dans et hors du fauteuil roulant .................................................... 11
3.11 Déplacements avec le fauteuil roulant ........................................................ 12
4 Entretien ...................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Points d’entretien ........................................................................................ 13
4.2 Instructions d’entretien ................................................................................ 13
4.3 Résolution des problèmes ........................................................................... 14
4.4 Durée de vie attendue ................................................................................. 14
4.5 Réutilisation ................................................................................................ 14
4.6 Mise au rebut .............................................................................................. 14
5 Spécifications techniques .......................................................................... 15

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Préface
Félicitations ! Vous êtes à présent l’heureux propriétaire d'un fauteuil roulant Vermeiren !
Ce fauteuil roulant a été fabriqué par un personnel qualifié et responsable. Il est conçu et produit
conformément aux normes de qualité élevées, appliquées par Vermeiren.
Merci de la confiance que vous accordez aux produits de Vermeiren. Ce manuel est destiné à
vous aider dans l’utilisation de ce fauteuil roulant et de ses options de fonctionnement. Veuillez
le lire attentivement. Vous pourrez ainsi vous familiariser avec le fonctionnement, les capacités
et les limites de votre fauteuil roulant.
Si vous avez encore des questions après la lecture de ce manuel, n’hésitez pas à prendre contact
avec votre revendeur spécialisé. Il vous aidera volontiers.
Remarque importante
Pour assurer votre sécurité et prolonger la durée de vie de votre produit, prenez-en grand soin et
faites-le contrôler ou entretenir régulièrement.
Ce manuel est le reflet des derniers développements du produit. Vermeiren a le droit d’apporter
des modifications à ce type de produit sans être tenu d'adapter ou de remplacer des produits
similaires fournis précédemment.
Les illustrations du produit sont utilisées afin de clarifier les instructions de ce manuel. Les détails
du produit illustré peuvent diverger de votre produit.
Informations disponibles
Sur notre site Internet http://www.vermeiren.com/, vous trouverez toujours la dernière version
des informations décrites dans le présent manuel. Veuillez consulter régulièrement ce site
Internet pour connaître les éventuelles mises à jour.
Les personnes malvoyantes peuvent télécharger la version électronique de ce manuel et la lire
au moyen d'une application de texte-parole.
Manuel d'utilisation
Pour l'utilisateur et le revendeur spécialisé
Instructions d'installation
Pour le revendeur spécialisé
Manuel d'entretien des fauteuils roulants
Pour le revendeur spécialisé
Déclaration de conformité CE