Vermeiren Serenys Instruction Manual

VERMEIREN

Serenys

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, March 2012
All rights reserved, including translation.

No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form what so ever (print, photocopy, microfilm or any other process) without
written permission of the publisher, or processed, duplicated or distributed by using electronic systems.

© N.V. Vermeiren N.V. 2012

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CONTENTS

Preface ................................................................................................................................................. 2

General notes ....................................................................................................................................... 2

Applicability ........................................................................................................................................... 2

Description ............................................................................................................................................ 2

Parts of the wheelchair ......................................................................................................................... 3

Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Mounting the wheelchair ....................................................................................................................... 4

Adjusting the legrests ........................................................................................................................... 6

Adjusting the headrest .......................................................................................................................... 7

Adjusting angle of the seat and backrest using the pneumatic jack .................................................... 7

Adjusting the height of the seat ............................................................................................................ 8

Parking brakes ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Transporting the wheelchair ................................................................................................................. 11

Using ramps ......................................................................................................................................... 11

For your safety ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Regular checks ..................................................................................................................................... 12

Inspection ............................................................................................................................................. 13

Care ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

• Covers ............................................................................................................................................ 13

• Plastic parts .................................................................................................................................... 13

• Surface layers ................................................................................................................................ 14

Disinfection ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Tools ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... 16

Conformity ............................................................................................................................................ 17

Disposal ................................................................................................................................................ 17

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PREFACE

First of all we would like to thank you for the trust you placed in us by selecting one of our wheelchairs.
Vermeiren wheelchairs are the result of long years of research and experience. During development, we

paid particular attention to ease of operation and servicing.
However, the working life of your vehicle depends greatly on the care you take when using it. This

instruction manual should help you to get acquainted with the operation of your wheelchair and advise
you on keeping your wheelchair in good working order, thereby ensuring it has a long working life.

This instruction manual reflects the latest stage of development of the product. Vermeiren reserves the
right, however, to introduce changes without any obligation to adapt or replace previously delivered
models.

Please keep in mind that if you follow our advice your wheelchair will continue to be in excellent condition
and working order even after years of use.

If you have any further questions, please contact your specialist dealer.

GENERAL NOTES

With the SERENYS model you have acquired a wheelchair developed entirely for your comfort. The
SERENYS model is designed exclusively for people with reduced mobility for use on their own or with the
assistance of a helper, indoors and in limited outdoor areas. Please read the instruction manual carefully
to acquaint yourself with your wheelchair.

APPLICABILITY

In addition to the multiplicity of equipment and accessories, the modular construction allows it to be used
by persons suffering from motor handicap as a result of:

 Paralysis
 Limb loss (leg amputation)
 Limb defect / deformity
 Joint contractures / lesions
 Diseases such as heart failure, poor circulation, problems with balance or cachexia as well as for

the aged.

When providing for individual requirements, the following must also be taken into account:

 Body size and weight (max. load 120 kg)
 Physical and mental condition
 Dwelling place and
 Surroundings

A warranty can only be provided if the product is used under predetermined conditions and for
the intended purposes.

DESCRIPTION

The SERENYS wheelchair has an aluminium frame, with the frame of the backrest, armrests, knee
protectors and footrest plates being made from highly resistant ABS plastic.

The Serenys can be operated by a helper but also by the user. It is a highly comfortable wheelchair
designed for people who stay in their wheelchair for long periods of time and can be fully adjusted to each
person’s position when in movement or at rest.

The angle of the seat and backrest on the Serenys can be adjusted using a pneumatic cylinder, with it
being possible to adjust the angle of the backrest independently of the seat. The Serenys is available in
three seat sizes, 390 mm, 450 mm, 510 mm, with adjustable seat depths of 430 mm to 480 mm and three
seat heights (ground / seat) of 430 mm to 520 mm.

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The height of the armrests can be adjusted.
The height and depth of the headrest can be adjusted. The angle of the leg supports with the knee

protectors can be adjusted, the height, depth and width of the calf plate cushions can be adjusted and
they can be folded away towards the inside of the wheelchair.

The angle and depth of the footplates can be adjusted.
The cushions in the seat and backrest (500 mm or 600 mm height) are made from semi-memory foam

and covered with DARTEX to provide the user with maximum comfort.

PARTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR

CONFIGURATION

(Stated in basic configuration)

Total length 1170 mm
Total width 630 mm 690 mm 750 mm
Seat width 390 mm 450 mm 510 mm
Total height 1020 mm (with standard seating height of 500 mm)
Seat height adjustment (front) 450 mm – 520 mm
Seat height adjustment (back) 380 mm – 530 mm
Seat depth 430 mm – 480 mm
Height back 500 mm oder 600 mm (on order)
Height armrests 220 mm – 295 mm
Total weight ca. 36 kg
Seat angle -2° – +15°
Back angle -5° – +50°
max. load

120 kg

Frame color Effect green Metallic blue
Upholstery Dartex® Green Dartex® Grey

We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance +/- 15 mm/kg

1. Back wheel Ø 600 mm (24 x 1⅜)

2. Front wheel Ø 200 x 50 mm (8 x 1⅜)
or Ø 200 x 35 mm (8 x 1¼)

3. Frame

4. Seat cushion

5. Backrest cushion

6. Armrests

7. Seat frame

8. Pushing handles

9. Braking system

10. Headrest

11. Legrests

Pic. 1

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MOUNTING THE WHEELCHAIR

•

Frame (pic. 2)

After having removed the wheelchair from its original packaging, raise the backrest towards the rear up to
a position of around 90° and place pin (A) into its socket so as to attach cylinder (B) located under the
rear of the seat, placing the wires over the cylinder before closing the pin.

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Please check that the pin’s safety buckle is closed.

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ARMRESTS (Pic. 3)

Put the right and left armrests in the appropriate sockets. The height can be adjusted using sliding part
(A). It can be adjusted using Allen screw (B) ∅ 4 mm, located on the rear.

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Please ensure that the screw is securely tightened before mounting the armrest.

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The right armrest can be adjusted differently from the left armrest.

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Legrests (Pic. 4)

Place the leg support in its socket from above, and then move it down vertically until it is fixed. To fold
away the leg supports outwards, lift the leg support up slightly (around 25 mm) and swivel it outwards.
This process is required before transferring people.
Do the reverse process to lock the leg support.

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ic. 2

A

B

Pic. 3

B

A

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Adjusting the length:

The length of the leg support is adjusted using screw (A) located at the end.
Use the Allen key (delivered with the wheelchair) to make this adjustment.

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Please ensure screw (A) is securely tightened before mounting the leg support.

• CUSHIONS

Respectively place the seat and backrest cushions in their sockets.
These are attached using Velcro strips.

• HEADREST (picture 5)

Place the headrest in the appropriate socket located in the upper part of the top of the backrest.

The height is adjusted using the screw (A).

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Please ensure the screw (A) is securely tightened after the adjustment

• PUSHING HANDLE (picture 5)

The height of the pushing handle can be adjusted in accordance with the height of the helper.
Once it is at the desired height, tighten the screws (B).

A

Pic. 4

Pic. 5

A

C

C

D

B

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A

A

B

Pic. 8

Pic. 9

ADJUSTING THE LEGRESTS

The angle is adjusted simply by lifting it by hand, automatically locking at the required angle, up to a
maximum of 113°.
To lower the leg support, push lever (A) up until you reach the required angle.

The height, depth and width of the calf plate cushions can be adjusted and they can be folded away
towards the inside of the wheelchair to facilitate the transfer of people.

• Adjusting the height  Loosen screw (A), move to the desired height, then tighten.

• Adjusting the depth  Loosen screw (B), move to the desired depth, then tighten.

• Adjusting the width  Loosen the 2 screws located behind the calf plate, move to the desired width,
then tighten.

• Folding away the calf plate towards the inside of the wheelchair  push button (C) up.

Adjusting the angle and depth of the footplates. (picture 8 and 9)

• Adjusting the angle  Loosen the black screw (A), adjust to the correct angle and tighten.

• Adjusting the depth  Loosen the two screws (A) and (B) on the footplate of the footrest and adjust to
the desired depth (three possible positions) and tighten.

A

Pic. 6

Pic.7

A

B

C