2 SAFETY
Stability and Balance
WARNING
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. The seat positioning strap is a positioning strap ONLY. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety straps. If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
The drive behavior initially experienced by the user may be different from other wheelchairs previously used. The following warnings apply specifically when using this front wheel drive wheelchair.
•DO NOT use on inclines greater than 9°.
•DO NOT use on inclines with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. This may include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces.
•DO NOT traverse down ramps at high speed. Doing so will reduce traction and increase stopping distance.
•ALWAYS traverse down ramps at a reduced, constant speed to maintain stability and to avoid hard braking or sudden stops.
•The end user’s weight can materially affect traction on sloped surfaces. Great care should be taken when traversing such slopes.
ALWAYS reduce speed when traveling up or down an incline or over obstacles and rough terrain. Traveling under these conditions may shift the users weight forward resulting in reduced stability.
Exercise caution and avoid sudden stops when traveling up or down an incline or over obstacles and rough terrain. If stopping becomes necessary under these driving conditions, release the joystick and allow the wheelchair to come to a full stop. Then proceed at a slower speed.
DO NOT traverse down ramps at high speed. Doing so will reduce traction and increase stopping distance. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in the fully extended position when proceeding down ramps or slopes.
Invacare® FDX® | 18 | Part No 1163181 |