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SPECIAL NOTES
SPECIAL NOTES
WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or un- safe practices which could result in personal injury or 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 wheel- chairs to meet needs of the consumer. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the consumer and his/her health care professional capable of making such a selection.
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS
Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Trans- portation has not approved any
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.
AS REGARDS SEATING RESTRAINTS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE THERA- PISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT- ING RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIP- MENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
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