Gemini Industries 2920 lalmthout manual

Manual „GEMINI“ NV VERMEIREN BELGIUM Vermeirenplein 1/15 • 2920 Kalmthout Tel: 00 32 (0)3 620 20 20 • Fax: 00 32 (0)3 666 48 94[...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 2 Notice to th e spe ci alist deal e r : This Instruction Man ual is part and par cel of the product a nd must accompany every wheelchair sold. 1. Edition 2005 All ri ghts res erved, includ ing tran slati on. No part of this ma nual may be r eproduced in any form whatso ever (print, photocopy , microfilm or any ot[...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 3 © N.V. Vermeire n N.V., 2006 CONTENTS SECTION Conten ts ........... ............... .................. .............. .................. .............. ................... .......... ............... ......... 03 Prefac e ............. .................. ............... .................. .............. ........[...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 4 For any further questions, plea se consult your specia list dealer. TECHNICAL DETA ILS Given in terms of the standa rd adjustmen ts (condition of delivery ) Total length ( footrest close d, back in seating positio n) 77 cm Total length ( footrest open , back in laying position) 130 cm Height (including pus h bar[...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 5 CONTENTS OF THE CONSIGN MENT • the frame structur e • footrests with adjustable inc lination and length • back (incl inable) with a djustable h eight • removable seat with adjustable in clination and dept h • rear wheels mount ed on a fast-lo ck system (B80) • parking br akes • side suppor t (L03) [...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 6 Adjusting the hei ght of the back After loose ning the two bolts (M6 – located at the rear o f the back at both side s of the adjustme nt bar), the head s upport ca n be moved upw ards or the back can be shor tened betw een 51 and 6 4 cm. The two bolts need s to be tighten ed again afte r making such an adjust[...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 7 SEAT The construction of the Gemini ma kes it very easy to adjust the inclin ation of the seat angle and the depth of th e seat. Also a full con version o f the or ientation of th e seating parts towards the person who is pushing th e Gemini has been made very easy an d fast to acco mplish. Adjusting the inclina[...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 8 Adjusting the depth of the seat The function t o alter the dep th of the seat can be used after loo sening the bolts (M6 ) on the seating plate (The needed tools are inc luded in the package ) and slidin g the full seg ment into the d esired position. The range of the ad justment is abou t 6cm, which, in combi n[...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 9 Mounting the seat element The Gemini stands for comfort when it comes to removing o r switching p ositions of the seating element. As such, you c an push the Gemini with your child facing forwar d or faci ng towards you. L Sw itching the direction of th e seat is only allowed w hen the child is no longer present[...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 10 L Always check if t he clamps are mount ed correctly on the frame duri ng the placem ent of the seat element. L Make sure the locking clamps are lo cked before commencing t o push your child in the Gemin i. L The person who opera tes the wheelcha ir must be aware of th e responsibili ty of his acti ons concern [...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 11 Adjusting the length of the foot support Due to the supe r design of the Gemi ni, the foo t support can be set into 4 diffe rent lengths: 25 – 28 – 31- 34 cm. Adjust them a s follows: • Retract bo th blocking pins • Adjust the unde rcarriage of the foo t support into the des ired • Block the underca r[...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 12 L When inflat ing the tyres, always check that the pressure is correct. The corre ct pressure is given on the tyre walls (also refer to "Te chnical det ails"). L Improper assemb ly or use of ty res other then o urs voids any warran ty claim. TYRE CHANGING If you want to change the tyres o r inner tube[...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 13 PARKING BRAKES The Gemini has been equippe d with sepa rate brak es for eac h wheel. A brake with blockin g clamps which will be push ed against the whe el when the pedal is being pushed. By pushing on the upper pedal, th e brake will be released. A good perfo rmance of the b reaks depe nds on the correc t tyre[...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 14 effectiven ess of the parking brakes is imp aired. Check the condit ion of the whee ls every time befo re using the whee lchair. L If the brake s lose their effectivene ss becau se of wea r and tea r and/or damag e to the ty res/inner tubes, kindly consu lt your specialist dealer, since speci al machines are re[...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 15 (length x height x width): 76 x 70 x 63 cm. 4. The removal of the rear wh eels considerably cha nges the measures of the Gemini when folded: 84 x 5 6 x 60 cm . Unfolding the Gemini will be d one in the exa ct revers e order of the instructio ns descr ibed above. L When reloc ating the folded Gemini , only hold [...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 16 SAFETY L To prevent inj ury and/or dama ge to your whee lchair, make sure that n o objects and/o r body parts are caug ht in the spokes of the drivin g wheels. L Do not st ep on the fo otplates w hen gettin g into or out of th e wheelc hair. The fo otplates mus t be folded up or the e ntire foot sup ports must [...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 17 2. General condition 3. Function ing of the front wheels If the rollin g resis tance is to o great, the wheel bear ings have to be cleane d. If this is insufficient, kindly co nsult your specialist dealer. Your specialist deal er should only underta ke repairs or the f itting of replacement parts. Only genuine [...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 18 L Wear suitable protective clo thing to prevent s kin irri tations which mig ht be caused by the disinfectant li quid. Also note the product info rmation of the solu tions used. L You employ third parties at your own risk. L The wheelchair manufacturer does no t accept liability for damage and injury caused by [...]

Manual GEMI NI Version: Sept. 2006 19 ADDRESSES Belgium Germany N.V. VERMEIREN & N.V. Vermeiren Germany Co. Lt d. Vermeirenplein 1 / 15 B-2920 Kalmthout Fon: +32(0)3 620 20 20 Fax: +32(0) 3 666 48 94 website: www.vermeiren. com e-mail: info@ver meiren.be Wahlerstr. 12 a D-40472 Düsseldorf Fon: +49(0)211 94 27 90 Fax: +49(0)211 65 36 00 website[...]