Vermeiren SAGITTA, SAGITTA SI Instruction Manual
VERMEIREN
SAGITTA - SAGITTA SI
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
Instructions to the specialist dealer
This instruction manual is part and parcel of the product and must accompany every product sold.
Version: A, May 2011
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© N.V. Vermeiren N.V. 2011
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Contents
Preface .................................................................................................. 2
1 Productdescription ................................................................... 3
1.1 Intended Use ................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Technical specifications .............................................................................................. 4
1.3 Components ................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Accessories .................................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Location identification plate........................................................................................ 6
1.6 Explanation of symbols ............................................................................................... 7
1.7 Safety rules .................................................................................................................. 7
2 Use .............................................................................................. 8
2.1 Carrying the wheelchair .............................................................................................. 8
2.2 Mounting the rear wheels ............................................................................................ 8
2.3 Unfolding the wheelchair ............................................................................................ 8
2.4 Operating the brakes.................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Transfer in and out the wheelchair .............................................................................. 9
2.6 Correct position in the wheelchair .............................................................................. 9
2.7 Riding the wheelchair.................................................................................................. 9
2.8 Moving on slopes ...................................................................................................... 10
2.9 Negotiating steps or kerbs ......................................................................................... 10
2.10 Fold up the wheelchair .............................................................................................. 11
2.11 Taking off the wheels ................................................................................................ 12
2.12 Transport in the car .................................................................................................... 12
2.13 Fold up the back of the wheelchair ........................................................................... 12
2.14 Seat cover .................................................................................................................. 13
2.15 Back cover ................................................................................................................. 13
3 Installation and adjustment ................................................... 14
3.1 Tools .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Manner of delivery .................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Adjusting the seat height and seat angle ................................................................... 14
3.4 Adjusting the seat depth ............................................................................................ 17
3.5 Adjust the brakes ....................................................................................................... 17
3.6 Adjusting the angle of the rear wheels ...................................................................... 17
3.7 Adjusting of the foot bracket ..................................................................................... 18
3.8 Back inclination......................................................................................................... 18
3.9 Adjusting the back height .......................................................................................... 19
3.10 Adjusting the stability and the maneuverability ........................................................ 19
3.11 Pneumatic tyre changing ........................................................................................... 20
4 Maintenance ............................................................................ 21
4.1 Regular Maintenance................................................................................................. 21
4.2 Shipping and storage ................................................................................................. 22
4.3 Care ........................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Inspection .................................................................................................................. 23
4.5 Disinfection ............................................................................................................... 23
5 Guarantee ................................................................................ 25
6 Disposal .................................................................................... 25
7 Declaration of conformity ...................................................... 25
8 Maintenance plan ................................................................... 26
9 Disinfection book .................................................................... 26
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Preface
First of all we want to thank you for putting your trust in us by selecting one of our
wheelchairs.
The Vermeiren wheelchairs are the result of many years of research and experience. During
the development, special attention was given to the ease of use and the serviceability of the
wheelchair.
The expected lifetime of your wheelchair is strongly influenced by the care and maintenance
of the wheelchair.
This manual will help you get acquainted with the operation of your wheelchair.
Following the user instructions and the maintenance instructions are an essential part of the
guarantee.
This manual reflects the latest product developments. Vermeiren has the right to introduce
changes without the obligation to adapt or replace previously delivered models.
For any further questions, please consult your specialist dealer.
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1 Productdescription
1.1 Intended Use
The wheelchair is intended for people with walking difficulties or no walking abilities.
The wheelchair is designed to transport 1 person.
The wheelchair is suited for indoor and outdoor use.
The active wheelchair shall be operated by the user himself. The patient must have the
mental and physical ability to push the wheelchair by himself.
With the push handles (as option) it is possible to push the wheelchair by an attendant.
The different types of fittings and accessories, and the modular construction allow full use by
persons disabled by:
paralysis
loss of limbs (leg amputation)
limb defects or deformations
stiff or damaged joints
heart insuffiencies and poor blood circulation
balance disturbances
cachexia (decrease in muscle)
and also for aged persons.
When providing for individual requirements:
body size and weight (max. 100kg (220.5 lb.))
physical and psychological condition
residential circumstances
environment
should be taken into consideration.
Your wheelchair should only be used on surfaces where all four wheels are touching the
ground and where there is sufficient contact to propel the wheels equally.
You should practice for use on uneven surfaces (cobblestones, etc.), slopes, curves and to
get past obstacles (kerbs, etc.).
The wheelchair should not be used as a ladder, nor is it a transport for heavy or hot objects.
When used on mats, carpeted floors or loose floor coverings, the floor covering can get
damaged.
Use only Vermeiren approved accessories.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by the lack of or improper service or as a
result of not following instructions from this manual.
Compliance with the user and maintenance instructions are an essential part of the
guarantee conditions.
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1.2 Technical specifications
Technical terms below are valid for the wheelchair in standard settings. If other accessories are used,
the tabulated values will change.
Make
Vermeiren
Address
Vermeirenplein 1/15, B-2920 Kalmthout
Type
Manual wheelchair
Model
Sagitta
Maximum occupant mass
100 kg (220.5 lb.)
Description
Dimensions
Effective seat width
360 mm
(14.17 in.)
380 mm
(14.96 in.)
400 mm
(15.75 in.)
420 mm
(16.54 in.)
440 mm
(17.32 in.)
460 mm
(18.11 in.)
Overall width (depends on the seat width, angle of rear
wheels 0°)
550 mm
(21.65 in.)
570 mm
(22.44 in.)
590 mm
(23.23 in.)
610 mm
(24.02 in.)
630 mm
(24.80 in.)
650 mm
(25.59 in.)
Overall width (depends on the seat width, angle of rear
wheels 2°)
570 mm
(22.44 in.)
590 mm
(23.22 in.)
610 mm
(24.02 in.)
630 mm
(24.80 in.)
650 mm
(25.59 in.)
670 mm
(26.38 in.)
Overall width (depends on the seat width, angle of rear
wheels 4°)
605 mm
(23.82 in.)
625 mm
(24.60 in.)
645 mm
(25.39 in.)
665 mm
(26.18 in.)
685 mm
(26.97 in.)
705 mm
(27.76 in.)
Overall width (depends on the seat width, angle of rear
wheels 6°)
645 mm
(25.39 in.)
665 mm
(26.18 in.)
685 mm
(26.97 in.)
705 mm
(27.76 in.)
725 mm
(28.54 in.)
745 mm
(29.33 in.)
Overall width (depends on the seat width, angle of rear
wheels 8°)
680 mm
(26.77 in.)
700 mm
(27.56 in.)
720 mm
(28.35 in.)
740 mm
(29.13 in.)
760 mm
(29.92 in.)
780 mm
(30.71 in.)
Description
Dimensions Min.
Dimensions Max.
Overall length with foot bracket
755 mm (29.72 in)
855 mm (33.66 in)
Dismantled length (wheels dismantled)
580 mm (22.83 in)
680 mm (26.77 in)
Dismantled width (wheels dismantled)
430 mm (16.93 in)
530 mm (20.87 in)
Folded height
580 mm (22.83 in)
Total mass
11,7 kg (24.25 lb.)
Mass of heaviest part (without seat and back cushion, wheels)
± 7,05 kg (15.43 lbs)
Static stability downhill
14°
Static stability uphill
6°
Static stability sideways
7°
Obstacle climbing
40 mm (1.57 in.)
Seat plane angle
7°
Effective seat depth
330 mm (12.99 in.)
420 mm (16.54 in.)
Seat surface height at front edge
with cushion: 470 mm (20.47 in)
without cushion: 430 mm (16.93 in)
with cushion: 520 mm (18.5 in)
without cushion: 480 mm (18.90 in)
Backrest angle
-7°
7°
Backrest height
230 mm (9.05 in.)
430 mm (16.93 in)
Distance between foot bracket and seat
470 mm (18.5 in)
480 mm (18.9 in)
Angle between seat and foot bracket
-3°
Distance between splash guard and seat
90 mm (3.54 in)
Front location of splash guard structure
Not applicable
Handrim diameter
535 mm (21.06 in)
Horizontal location of axle (deflection)
40 mm (1.57 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Minimum turning radius
1000 mm (39.37 in)
1200 mm (47.24 in)
Rear wheels
22" x 1 3/8-Alu
24" x 1 1/8-Alu
Tyre pressure, rear (driving) wheels
6 - 10 bar (65 - 145 psi)
Angle of rear wheels
0°
2°
4°
6°
8°
Steering wheels
3"
4"
5"
Tyre pressure, steering wheels
Not applicable
Storage and use temperature
+ 5 °C (+41 °F)
+ 41 °C (+106 °F)
Storage and use humidity
30%
70%
Frame color
C20
Blue-dark
C52
Gold
C53
Orange
C54
Green
C55
Inox
C56
Blue-light
C64
White
Seat cushion
Cordura ® black
We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance ± 15 mm / 1,5 kg / ° (0.59 in. / 3,3 lb. / 1,5°)
Table 1: Technical specifications Sagitta
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Make
Vermeiren
Address
Vermeirenplein 1/15, B-2920 Kalmthout
Type
Manual wheelchair
Model
Sagitta SI
Maximum occupant mass
100 kg (220.5 lb.)
Description
Dimensions
Effective seat width
360 mm
(14.17 in.)
380 mm
(14.96 in.)
400 mm
(15.75 in.)
420 mm
(16.54 in.)
440 mm
(17.32 in.)
460 mm
(18.11 in.)
Overall width (depends on the seat width, angle of rear
wheels 0°)
550 mm
(21.65 in.)
570 mm
(22.44 in.)
590 mm
(23.23 in.)
610 mm
(24.02 in.)
630 mm
(24.80 in.)
650 mm
(25.59 in.)
Overall width (depends on the seat width, angle of rear
wheels 2°)
570 mm
(22.44 in.)
590 mm
(23.22 in.)
610 mm
(24.02 in.)
630 mm
(24.80 in.)
650 mm
(25.59 in.)
670 mm
(26.38 in.)
Overall width (depends on the seat width, angle of rear
wheels 4°)
605 mm
(23.82 in.)
625 mm
(24.60 in.)
645 mm
(25.39 in.)
665 mm
(26.18 in.)
685 mm
(26.97 in.)
705 mm
(27.76 in.)
Overall width (depends on the seat width, angle of rear
wheels 6°)
645 mm
(25.39 in.)
665 mm
(26.18 in.)
685 mm
(26.97 in.)
705 mm
(27.76 in.)
725 mm
(28.54 in.)
745 mm
(29.33 in.)
Overall width (depends on the seat width, angle of rear
wheels 8°)
680 mm
(26.77 in.)
700 mm
(27.56 in.)
720 mm
(28.35 in.)
740 mm
(29.13 in.)
760 mm
(29.92 in.)
780 mm
(30.71 in.)
Description
Dimensions Min.
Dimensions Max.
Overall length with foot bracket
755 mm (29.72 in)
855 mm (33.66 in)
Dismantled length (wheels dismantled)
580 mm (22.83 in)
680 mm (26.77 in)
Dismantled width (wheels dismantled)
430 mm (16.93 in)
530 mm (20.87 in)
Folded height
580 mm (22.83 in)
Total mass
11,7 kg (24.25 lb.)
Mass of heaviest part (without seat and back cushion, wheels)
± 7,05 kg (15.43 lbs)
Static stability downhill
14°
Static stability uphill
0°
Static stability sideways
7°
Obstacle climbing
40 mm (1.57 in.)
Seat plane angle
0°
10°
Effective seat depth
330 mm (12.99 in.)
420 mm (16.54 in.)
Seat surface height at front edge
with cushion: 470 mm (20.47 in)
without cushion: 430 mm (16.93 in)
with cushion: 520 mm (18.5 in)
without cushion: 480 mm (18.90 in)
Backrest angle
-7°
7°
Backrest height
230 mm (9.05 in.)
430 mm (16.93 in)
Distance between foot bracket and seat
470 mm (18.5 in)
480 mm (18.9 in)
Angle between seat and foot bracket
-6°
4°
Distance between splash guard and seat
90 mm (3.54 in)
Front location of splash guard structure
Not applicable
Handrim diameter
535 mm (21.06 in)
Horizontal location of axle (deflection)
40 mm (1.57 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Minimum turning radius
1000 mm (39.37 in)
1200 mm (47.24 in)
Rear wheels
22" x 1 3/8-Alu
24" x 1 1/8-Alu
Tyre pressure, rear (driving) wheels
6 - 10 bar (65 - 145 psi)
Angle of rear wheels
0°
2°
4°
6°
8°
Steering wheels
3"
4"
5"
Tyre pressure, steering wheels
Not applicable
Storage and use temperature
+ 5 °C (+41 °F)
+ 41 °C (+106 °F)
Storage and use humidity
30%
70%
Frame colour
C20
Blue-dark
C52
Gold
C53
Orange
C54
Green
C55
Inox
C56
Blue-light
C64
White
Seat cushion
Cordura ® black
We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance ± 15 mm / 1,5 kg / ° (0.59 in. / 3,3 lb. / 1,5°)
Table 2: Technical specifications Sagitta SI
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The wheelchair complies to the requirements set up in:
ISO 7176-8: Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths.
ISO 7176-16: Resistance to ignition of upholstered parts
1.3 Components
1.4 Accessories
The following accessories are available for the Sagitta wheelchairs:
Anterior pelvic belts (B44, U01, U73, U74, U75, U76) for mounting on the tubes of
the back (see according manual)
Anti-tipping device (B78) for mounting on the bottom frame (see according manual).
Long type frame (seat depth 440 and 460 mm)
Splash guards
Push handles
Spoke protector (B85)
Travel wheels (B86)
1.5 Location identification plate
1 = Sagitta name
2 = Identification plate
3 = Name Vermeiren
1 = Back
2 = Arm supports (if available)
3 = Splash guard
4 = Driving wheels (rear
wheels)
5 = Hand rims
6 = Shafts
7 = Brakes (Sportbrakes)
8 = Front fork
9 = Steering wheels (front
wheels)
10 = Seat
11 = Base frame
12 = Foot bracket
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1.6 Explanation of symbols
Maximum mass
Indoor and outdoor use
Down slope
Up slope
CE conformity
Not crash-tested
1.7 Safety rules
L To prevent injury and/or damage to your wheelchair, make sure that no objects
and/or body parts are caught in the spokes of the driving wheels.
L The parking brakes should be applied before getting into and out of the wheelchair.
L When getting into and out of the wheelchair, do not stand on the foot bracket.
L Investigate the effects of shifting the centre of gravity on the behavior of the wheelchair,
for example on up or down gradients, on laterally sloping ground, or when overcoming
obstacles. Obtain support from an attendant.
L If you want to pick up something (lying in front of, on the side, or to the rear of the
wheelchair), you should not lean too far out to avoid tipping over.
L When moving through doors, arches, etc. ensure that there is enough room at the sides
so that you do not get your hands or arms caught or crushed and that there is no
damage to the wheelchair.
L Only use your wheelchair according to regulations. For example, avoid uncontrolled
rolling against obstacles (steps, kerbs, doorframes, etc) or dropping down from ledges.
The manufacturer cannot assume liability for damage caused by overloading, collision
or other improper use.
L Stairs may only be negotiated when aided by another person. If furnishings like drive-on,
ramps or lifts are available, use them.
L When moving on the public highway, you are subject to the rules of the road.
L When driving your wheelchair, you should not be under the influence of alcohol or
medicine as in the case of driving other vehicles. This also applies to indoor driving.
L When travelling outdoors, adapt your driving to weather and traffic conditions.
L When transporting the wheelchair, never pick it up by grasping movable parts (wheels,
seat cushion, etc.)
L To be better visible when driving in the dark, wear the brightest possible clothing or
clothes with reflectors.
L Be careful when using possible causes of fire such as cigarettes since they may set the
seat and back covers alight.
L Never exceed the maximum load of 100 kg (220.5 lb.).
L To avoid hand injuries, do not grasp the wheelchair between the driving wheels and the
sportbrakes.
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2 Use
This chapter describes the everyday use. These instructions are for the user and the
specialist dealer.
The wheelchair is delivered fully assembled by your specialist dealer. The instructions
intended for the specialist dealer on how to set up the wheelchair are given in § 3.
2.1 Carrying the wheelchair
The best way to carry the wheelchair is to make use of the wheels and roll the wheelchair.
If this is not possible (e.g. when the rear wheels are taken off for transportation in a car),
firmly grasp the frame on the front and the back. Do not use the wheels to grasp the
wheelchair.
2.2 Mounting the rear wheels
1. Take the rear wheel and push on button .
2. Keep the button pushed in and mount the rear
wheels axle till it stops.
3. Release the button.
4. Check that the wheels are secured.
2.3 Unfolding the wheelchair
L CAUTION: Risk of clamping – Keep fingers away from moving parts of the
wheelchair.
1. Mount the rear wheels.
2. Position yourself behind the wheelchair.
3. Fold the back backwards. (refer to 2.13)
2.4 Operating the brakes
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 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.
L WARNING: The brakes are adjustable and can wear – Check the operation of the
brakes before each use.
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