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USER MANUAL Montreal Vermeiren

Instructions for specialist dealer

This instruction manual is part and parcel of the product and must accompany every product sold.

Version: H, 2020-06

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Content

Content....1

1 Preface....2
2 Your product....3

2.1 Accessories....3

3 Before use ....4

3.1 Intended use 4
3.2 General safety instructions....4
3.3 Symbols on the lift chair 4
3.4 Transport and storage....5

4 Using the lift chair....6

4.1 Transfer into and out of the chair 6
4.2 Comfort adjustments....6

5 Installation and adjustments....8

5.1 Tools....8
5.2 Manner of delivery....8
5.3 Assembling the lift chair 8

6 Maintenance....9

6.1 Instructions for maintenance 9
6.2 Reuse....9
6.3 Expected lifespan....9
6.4 End of use 9

7 Technical specifications....10

1 Preface

Congratulations! You are now owner of a Vermeiren lift chair!

This lift chair is made by qualified and committed personnel. It is designed and produced according to high quality standards guarded by Vermeiren.

Thanks for your trust in the products of Vermeiren. To support you on the use of this lift chair and its operating options, this manual is offered. Please read it carefully; it will help you to get familiar with the operation, capabilities and limitations of your chair.

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 on this subject.

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 being imposed to 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 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.

This user manual For user and specialist dealer

Service manual for lift chairs For user and specialist dealer

EC declaration of conformity

2 Your product

The Montreal lift chairs provide first class seating comfort and make it easier for the user to stand up again.

6 1 2 5 3 4 9 8 7

1. Backrest
2. Armrests
3. Seat
4. Leg rest
5. Controller
6. Headrest cover
7. Leg leveler
8. Wheel
9. Identification plate

2.1 Accessories

- 2 big leg levelers for the rear side of the lower frame

3 Before use

3.1 Intended use

In this paragraph a brief description of the intended use of your lift chair is given. Additionally, relevant warnings are added to the instructions in the other paragraphs. In this way we would like to make you aware of the possible misuse that may appear.

• This lift chair is suitable for indoor use.
- This lift chair is designed and produced solely to seat one (1) person with a maximum weight of 150 kg. It is not designed for any use other than previously described.
- This lift chair is meant to be operated by the user. The chair is suitable for use by elderly people and persons with weakened leg function.
• Only use accessories and spare parts approved by Vermeiren.
- Please read all technical details and limits of your lift chair in chapter 7.
- 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.

3.2 General safety instructions

CAUTION

Risk of injuries and/or damage

Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Otherwise you may get injured or your lift chair may get damaged.

Keep the following general warnings in mind during use:

• Make sure that the lift chair is placed on even ground.
- Surfaces can assume the environment temperatures.
- Make sure that cables do not become entrapped.
- Do not allow children to use or play with the chair as the folding leg rest may cause injuries.
- Do not sit on the backrest, armrest or leg rest. Do not lean heavily on the leg rest when getting into/out of the chair.
- When inclining the backrest and/or leg rest, make sure that there is enough space between the chair and the wall or other object.

- Do not move the lift chair

• when the lift chair is in lying down position.
• when the lift chair is connected to the power outlet or when it is in service.

- Your lift chair has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies with the standard. Nevertheless, sources of electromagnetic fields may be influenced by your chair.

Should any unintended movement occur, unplug the power cord from the mains.

3.3 Symbols on the lift chair

The symbols in following list are applicable to your lift chair. Symbols can be found in the relevant ISO standard (ISO 7000, ISO 7001 and IEC 417).

Maximum weight of the user in kg

Indoor use only

Type designation

Risk of entrapment

3.4 Transport and storage

3.4.1 Transport

Do not pull the backrest or armrest cushions to move your lift chair, even for a small distance, as this may cause the upholstery or stitching to tear.

Backrest Armrest

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Grasp the lower frame of the lift chair (side and bottom of the chair) to move it. If the chair has to be lifted off the ground, for example to transport it in a vehicle, lift the chair with at least 2 people.

To make transportation in a vehicle easier, the backrest can be dismounted (see §5.3.2). Store the separate parts in a separate luggage compartment or behind the passenger seat.

The lift chair should only be moved when it is in the upright sitting position. When the chair is in the lift position, the wheels will be blocked and the chair can not be moved.

3.4.2 Storage

CAUTION

Risk of damage

Make sure that your lift chair is stored dry to prevent mould from growing and the upholstery from being damaged, see also technical details in §7.

4 Using the lift chair

Risk of injuries

• First read previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use your chair 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 care provider or technical adviser to help you.

Risk of injuries and/or damage

- Make sure that your fingers, clothes, belts, buckles or jewellery won't get caught by moving parts, during assembly, use or adjustment.

4.1 Transfer into and out of the chair

Risk of injuries or damage

• In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask someone to assist you.
• Do not sit on the leg rest during the transfer.
• Do not pull on the armrests to lift yourself out the chair; use the stand-up function.

To get into the chair:

1. Place the chair in its most upright sitting position and fully lower the leg rest (see §4.2).
2. Transfer to the chair.
3. Sit down on the seat with the lower back against the backrest.
4. Adjust the chair to a comfortable sitting position.

To get out of the chair:

1. Place the chair in its most upright sitting position and fully lower the leg rest (see §4.2).
2. Use the stand-up function (see §4.2). The chair is now lifted slightly forward to help you stand up with ease.

4.2 Comfort adjustments

To adjust your sitting position in the chair, keep pressing the button on the controller until the desired position is reached.

Lift function

Stepless adjustment

• from sitting position to stand-up position;
• from stretched position to sitting position.

Laying down function

Stepless adjustment

• from sitting position to stretched position;

• from stand-up position to sitting position.

When the lift chair is not being used, leave it in the upright sitting position and not in the elevated position.

4.2.1 Entrapment zones

The picture below shows the possible entrapment zones of the lift chair. Take extra care not to get your clothes, fingers or other objects pinched between these moving parts.

Two grayscale exercise chair designs: a beige armchair with internal mechanism and a black leather seat with blue adjustment arrows (no text or symbols)

5 Installation and adjustments

WARNING

Risk of injuries or damage

• Only use the settings described in this manual.
• Make sure that your fingers, clothes, belts, buckles or jewellery won't get caught by moving parts, during assembly, use or adjustment.

5.1 Tools

No tools are needed to set up the lift chair.

5.2 Manner of delivery

Unpack your product and verify if the delivery is complete. The following items should be included:

• Frame with seat, armrests, leg rest and lower frame
- Backrest
- Headrest cover
- Controller
• 4 wheels (Optional: 2 wheels + 2 leg levelers)
- Manual

Verify your product for transport damage. If you find any damages after delivery, contact the transporter.

5.3 Assembling the lift chair

The lift chair is delivered fully assembled with the exception of the backrest and the wheels.

5.3.1 Mounting the backrest

1. Place the backrest with the two sleeves (1) on the plates (2) mounted on the seat.
2. Push on the upper side of the backrest until it clicks into place.
3. Make sure that the backrest is firmly fixated by pulling it slightly up again. If the backrest comes loose, repeat the steps above.
4. Attach the loose backrest upholstery to the lower frame with the Velcro strips.

Diagram showing two labeled steps of a mechanical device with arrows indicating direction, numbered 1 and 2.

5.3.2 Removing the backrest

1. Loosen the backrest upholstery by pulling the Velcro strips off the lower frame.
2. Use a flat head screwdriver or other tool to pull the locking clip upwards. At the same time, pull the backrest upwards until the two connection plates are released.
3. Lift the backrest out of the lower frame.

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5.3.3 Mounting the wheels

The lift chair is delivered with a number of wheels according to your chosen version and option. To fasten the wheels into place, use the nuts (3) that are included with the delivery.

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6 Maintenance

i Regular care ensures that your lift chair is preserved in a perfectly functional condition. For the maintenance manual, refer to the Vermeiren website: www.vermeiren.com.

CAUTION

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.

i The last page of this manual contains a registration form for the specialist dealer to record each service.

The service frequency depends on the frequency and intensity of use. Contact your dealer to agree to a common timetable for inspection/maintenance/repair.

Before each use

Inspect the following points:

• All parts: Clean, present and undamaged or unworn.
• Wheels, backrest: Well secured.
• General condition: No deformation, instability, weakness or loose connections.

Contact your specialist dealer for possible repairs or part replacements.

6.1 Instructions for maintenance

6.1.1 Cleaning

CAUTION

Risk of damage

• Never use a steam cleaner to clean the chair.
• Do not soak the upholstery.

The upholstery can be cleaned using a cloth moistened with warm water. Use a mild commercial detergent to remove stubborn dirt. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, sponge, or hard brush to clean.

6.2 Reuse

Before each reuse, have the lift chair disinfected, inspected and serviced according to the instructions in the maintenance manual.

6.3 Expected lifespan

The average lifespan of your lift chair is 5 years. Depending on the frequency of use and maintenance, the lifespan of your chair will increase or decrease.

6.4 End of use

At end of life, you need to dispose your chair according to the local environmental legislation. The best way to do so, is to disassemble the chair to facilitate the transport of recyclable parts.

7 Technical specifications

The technical details below are only valid for this chair, at standard settings and optimal ambient conditions. Take these details into account during use. The values are no longer applicable if your chair has been modified, damaged, or is severely worn.

Make	Vermeiren
Type	Lift chair
Model	Montreal
Maximum occupant mass	150 kg

Description	Dimensions
Overall length (Sit position)	830 mm
Overall length (Reclined position)	1520 mm
Dismantled length (without backrest)	820 mm
Overall width	850 mm
Total mass	53.98 kg
Mass of heaviest part	47.00 kg
Mass of removable parts	Backrest: 6.98 kg
Effective seat depth	510 mm
Effective seat width	485 mm
Seat plane angle (Sit / Recline / Lift)	+9° / +16° / -18°
Seat surface height at front edge (Sit / Lift)	500 / 550 m
Total height (Sit / Recline / Lift)	1140 / 1060 / 1400 mm
Dismantled height (without backrest)	640 mm
Backrest height	700 mm
Backrest angle (sit / Recline / Lift)	8° / 35° / -19°
Leg rest angle (Sit / Recline / Lift)	-90° / -6° / -27°
Armrest to seat distance	150 mm
Distance from wall	100 mm
Noise level	<53 Db
Power	220/230 V
AC/DC Adapter	Input: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Output: DC29V Max. 10%, max 2 min
Degree of protection actuator	IP42
Power rating, Duty cycle actuator	DC24V, Max. 10%, max 2 min/18 min
Degree of protection manual control	IP42
EMC compliance	EN 61000-6-3: 2007, EN 61000-6-1: 2007
Storage and use temperature	+5 °C to +41 °C
Operating temperature of the electronics	-10°C to +40°C
Storage and use humidity	30% to 70%
We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance ± 15 mm / 1,5 kg / 1,5°.

Table des matières

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Two different types of personal mobility furniture: a beige armchair with internal mechanism and a black leather seat with blue frame (no text or symbols visible)

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6 Entretien

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6 Onderhoud

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6 Manutenzione

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6 Mantenimiento

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5.3.3 Montaż kółek

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6 Konserwacja

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6 Údržba

Service registration form

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was inspected (I), serviced (S), repaired (R) or disinfected (D):

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Vermeiren GROUP NV

Vermeirenplein 1 / 15

2920 Kalmthout

BE

website: www.vermeiren.com