Invacare 6891, 6795, 6895 manual Special Notes

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WARNING/SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING

THIS REHAB SHOWER COMMODE CHAIR IS NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR TRANS- PORTATION OR EXTENDED MOBILITY USAGE.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

REHAB SHOWER COMMODE CHAIR USER

As a manufacturer of Rehab Shower Commode chairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of Rehab Shower Commode chairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of Rehab Shower Commode chair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

REHAB SHOWER COMMODE CHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

Invacare recommends that rehab shower commode chair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in rehab shower commode chairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a Rehab Shower Commode chair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of Rehab Shower Commode chairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transporta- tion and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any Rehab Shower Commode chair transportation systems.

WITH REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT POSI- TIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A REHAB SHOWER COMMODE CHAIR.

Rehab Shower Commode Chair

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Contents Page Special Notes Table of Contents Product Registration Form Register Your ProductProduct Registration Form Product Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Label Locations Label LocationsLabel Locations Specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Rehab Shower Commode ChairGeneral Warnings Operating InformationGeneral Guidelines Section General GuidelinesSAFETY/HANDLING of Rehab Shower Commode Chairs Weight TrainingWeight Limitation Section General GuidelinesStability and Balance Coping with Everyday ObstaclesUnoccupied Occupied GuidelinesGeneral REACHING, Leaning and Bending Forward WarningGeneral Guidelines Section Tipping StairwaysEscalators Transferring to and from Other SeatsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionTroubleshooting Cleaning Maintenance Safety PrecautionsSuggested Maintenance Procedures Care and Maintenance SectionUNFOLDING/FOLDING the Shower Commode Chair UNFOLDING/FOLDINGSeat and Back REMOVING/INSTALLING Padded SeatReplacing the Slip on Back Upholstery Figure Removing FigureSection Seat and Back Installing Figure Using Seat Cover FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING Seat Positioning Strap Figure InstallingPail REMOVING/INSTALLING the Pail FigurePail Section REMOVING/INSTALLING the Pail Holder Section PailFront Riggings Section Footplate Height AdjustmentAdjusting Front RiggingsReplacing Heel Loops Figure Section Front RiggingsArms REMOVING/INSTALLING SWING-BACK Arms FigureArms Section Section Arms Positioning SWING-BACK Arms FigureReplacing Armrest PAD Figure Casters REMOVING/INSTALLING Casters with Brake on Model no FigureCasters Section Section Rear Wheels and Handrims REMOVING/INSTALLING Wheels on Model NOS and 6895 FigureRear Wheels and Handrims Rear Wheels and Handrims Section REPLACING/REPAIRING Wheel TireReplacing Wheel Handrim Figure Wheel Locks USING/ADJUSTING the Wheel LocksUsing the Wheel Locks Figure Section Wheel LocksWheel Locks Section Adjusting the Wheel Locks Figure Adjusting Wheel LockLimited Warranty Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty AVERTISSEMENTS/ Important AVERTISSEMENT/ ImportantTable DES Matières Table DES MatièresTable DES Matières Emplacement DES Étiquettes Emplacement DES ÉtiquettesEmplacement DES Étiquettes Spécifications SpécificationsChaise DE Douche Avec Siège Daisance SpécificationsAvertissements Généraux Information DE FonctionnementConsignes Générales Section Consignes GénéralesSection Consignes Générales MusculationLimite DE Poids Consignes Générales SuiteStabilité ET Équilibre Faire Face AUX Obstacles QuotidiensSÉTIRER, SE Pencher ET SE Plier Vers Lavant Avertissement GénéralesInoccupé Occupé ATTEINDRE, SE Pencher Vers LarrièreConsinges Générales Section Basculer EscaliersEscaliers Roulants Transférer D’UN Siège À UN AutreListe Dinspection DE Sécurité Inspection DE SécuritéInspection Sécuritéde Liste Dinspection DE Sécurité SuiteDépannage Nettoyage Précautions DE Sécurité Pour LentretienProcédures Dentretien Suggérées Soin ET Entretien SectionDÉPLIER/PLIER LA Chaise DE Douche Avec Siège Daisance DÉPLIER/PLIERSiège ET Dossier ENLEVER/INSTALLER LE Siège RembourréRemplacer LA Garniture DE Dossier Figure Enlever FigureInstaller ENLEVER/INSTALLER LA Ceinture DU Siège FigureSection Siège ET Dossier Installer Figure Utiliser LE Couvercle DU Siège FigureSeau ENLEVER/INSTALLER LE Seau FigureSeau Section ENLEVER/INSTALLER LE PORTE-SEAU Section SeauAppuie PIEDS/JAMBES Section ENLEVER/INSTALLER/RÉGLER LES APPUIE-PIEDS Pivotants FigureRégler LA Hauteur DE LA Palette APPUIE-JAMBES/PIEDSRemplacer LES Talonnières Figure PIEDS/JAMBES-APPUIEAPPUIE-BRAS ENLEVER/INSTALLER LES APPUIE-BRAS Pivotants FigureAPPUIE-BRAS Section Section APPUIE-BRAS Positionner LES APPUIE-BRAS Pivotants FigureRemplacer LE Coussinet DE LAPPUIE-BRAS Figure ENLEVER/INSTALLER LES Roues Avant Roues AvantSection Roues Arrière ET Cerceaux DE Conduite ENLEVER/INSTALLER LES Roues Modèles 6795 ET 6895 FigureArrière ET Cerceaux DE Conduite Roues Roues Arrière ET Cerceaux DE Conduite Section REMPLACER/RÉPARER LE PneuRemplacer LE Cerceau DE Conduite Figure Roues Arrière ET Cerceaux DE ConduiteSection Freins DE Blocage UTILISER/RÉGLER LES Freins DE BlocageFreins DE Blocage Utiliser LES Freins DE Blocage FigureRégler LE Frein DE Blocage Garantie Limitée Canada