Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs, Lightweight manual Special Notes

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SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES

Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the following table for definitions of the signal words.

 

SIGNAL WORD

MEANING

 

 

 

 

DANGER

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

 

 

death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

 

 

death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in

 

 

property damage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

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

WHEELCHAIR USER

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

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS

Wheelchair users should NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.

SEAT POSITIONING STRAP

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately.

As regards restraints - seat positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seating restraint 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 wheelchair.

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Contents Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Table of Contents Front Riggings Table of Contents Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your ProductCity State/Province Product Registration FormFold here Cut Along Line Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Special NotesSpecial Notes Important Notice Label LocationTypical Product Parameters LightweightTypical Product Parameters General Guidelines Stability All ModelsAnti-Tippers Operating Information Tire Pressure Weight Limitation Weight TrainingSAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday Obstacles Reaching and Leaning Backwards Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardTipping Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Method 1 Wheelchair With Step TubesStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsUnfolding Unfolding and Folding WheelchairDo not allow upholstery to hang between the cross braces Folding WheelchairSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Inspection ChecklistInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically TroubleshootingMaintenance Maintenance Safety PrecautionsSuggested Maintenance Procedures Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Installing Installing/Removing Front RiggingsFront Riggings RemovingAdjusting Footplate Height Spring Button HeightBolt-In-Place Height Fixed Frame Fixed FrameInstalling Impact Guards/Calf Strap Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest AssemblyReplacing Heel Loop Installing Impact Guards/Calf StrapFootrest shown Arms UsingReplacing Removing/Installing ArmrestsRemoving Armrest Installing ArmrestSeat and Back Installing Back Canes Lightweight Wheelchair OnlyAdjusting Seat Width Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Seat Upholstery Pivot Link Seat and Back Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Standard Wheelchair with Fixed FrameRemoving Lower Mounting Hardware Removing Upper Mounting HardwarePivot Link Seat and Back Rear Wheels Removing/Installing Rear WheelsReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel TireInstalling/Replacing/Adjusting Front Casters and Forks Installing/Replacing Front Casters and ForksFront Casters Replacing Front Casters Adjusting ForksReplacing Front Casters Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/TubeInstalling/Adjusting Anti-tippers Installing Anti-TippersANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers- Anti-Tipper Length Adjusting the Anti-TippersUsing Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel LocksAdjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel LocksInstalling Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Installing Wheel Lock Shoe ExtensionsChanging Seat-to-Floor Height Seat to FloorHeight Mounting Position Installing the Seat Positioning Strap OptionsStandard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchairs Lightweight Wheelchairs Options Options Limited Warranty Made in Mexico