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.

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 POSITIONING STRAPS

Invacare recommends that wheelchair users 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.

WARNING

THIS SEATING SYSTEM HAS BEEN CUSTOM DESIGNED AND WILL BE ASSEMBLED TO THE WHEELCHAIR BASE BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE USER. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR MAINTAINING AND ADJUSTING THE SEATING SYSTEM. THERE ARE VERY FEW ADJUSTMENTS THAT CAN SAFELY BE MADE BY THE USER. IF THERE IS A PROCEDURE OR ADJUSTMENT THAT NEEDS TO BE PERFORMED ON THE SEATING SYSTEM THAT IS NOT IN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT PERFORM THAT PROCEDURE. HAVE THE SEATING SYSTEM SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

The drive behavior initially experienced by the user may be different from other chairs previously used. This Power Wheelchair has Invacare’s Sure Step technology, a feature that provides the chair with optimum traction and stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of up to 2-inches for the M71 and 3-inches for the M91. The following warnings apply specifically to the Sure Step Feature.

λDo not use on inclines greater than 9o.

λDo not use on inclines with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. This may include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces.

λDo not traverse down ramps at high speed. Doing so will reduce traction and increase stopping distance.

λThe end user’s weight can materially affect traction on sloped surfaces. Great care should be taken when traversing such slopes.

To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use of this product on various sloping surfaces in the presence of a qualified healthcare provider BEFORE attempting active use of this wheelchair. Other general warnings listed within this document also apply.

Power Tilt Only For M71 And M91.

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