Invacare 220 manual General Guidelines

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

DO NOT climb and/or go UP or DOWN ramps or traverse slopes greater than 8°.

When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while in the FORWARD motion, the powered scooter will roll back approximately one (1) foot before the brake engages. If the throttle control lever is released while in the REVERSE motion, the powered scooter will roll back approximately three (3) feet before the brake engages.

DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your powered scooter to turn over and cause bodily harm and/or damage to the scooter.

DO NOT use an escalator to move a powered scooter between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.

Powered scooter with batteries and seat weighs approximately 97-106 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.

Before attempting to sit in or exit the powered scooter, remove the key from the ignition. This will ensure that the power is off and the powered scooter will not drive.

DO NOT remove the key or shut off while the powered scooter is in motion.

Remove the key from the ignition while the powered scooter is not in use so as to avoid injury and/or damage to the scooter and surrounding areas.

DO NOT attempt to lift the powered scooter by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a powered scooter may result in injury to the user or damage to the powered scooter.

DO NOT attempt to lift the powered scooter by its tiller, seat or shrouds.

DO NOT stand on the frame of the powered scooter.

DO NOT stand on the shroud(s) of the powered scooter.

DO NOT operate the powered scooter without the rear shroud installed, to avoid injury and/or damage to scooter.

BEFORE use, ensure that the frame lock pin is in the locked position securing the front and rear frame assemblies together. Otherwise injury and/or damage may occur.

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching between your knees.

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind, as this may cause the powered scooter to tip over.

DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the powered scooter may tip over.

Do determine and establish your particular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching and transferring activities in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use of the powered scooter.

For individuals with balance problems, DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the powered scooter without assistance. Practice transferring activities with an assistant in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.

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Contents HMVHighly Maneuverable Vehicle 220 Table of Contents Tiller Adjustment Transporting Register Your Product Product Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Special Notes220 Typical Product ParametersLabel Locations General Guidelines Repair or Service InformationOperation Information General Guidelines Grounding Instructions ElectricalWeight Limitation Weight TrainingBatteries Rain TestEMI Information EMI Information Percentage of Weight Distribution SAFETY/HANDLING of Powered ScootersStability and Balance Escalators StairwaysSafety Inspection Checklists Safety InspectionInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically Suggested Maintenance Procedures Maintenance and TroubleshootingSymptom Probable Cause Solution TroubleshootingControl Panel Operation of the Powered ScooterOperating the Scooter Engaging/Disengaging the Brake Release Lever Engaging/Disengaging the Brake Release Lever Resetting the Circuit BreakerInstalling/Adjusting Seat Height Removing/Installing/Adjusting the Padded SeatSeat and Arms RemovingFolding Folding/Unfolding the Back Padded Seat OnlyUnfolding Installing Removing/Installing the Deluxe SeatAdjusting 90 Seat Swivel Deluxe Seat Only Adjusting Seat Height Deluxe Seat OnlyAdjusting 90 Seat Swivel Deluxe Seat Only Removing/Installing the Arms Deluxe Seat OnlyReplacing Armrest Pads Deluxe Seat Only Removing/Installing the Arms Deluxe Seat OnlyAdjusting the Tiller Angle Tiller AdjustmentWheels and Casters Removing/Installing the Drive WheelsRemoving/Installing the Drive Wheels Removing/Installing the Front WheelRemoving/Installing the Fork Removing/Installing the ForkRemoving/Installing the Caster Assemblies Removing/Installing the Caster AssembliesBatteries Recommended Battery TypeRecommended Battery Type Removing/Installing the Battery BoxRemoving/Installing the Batteries Charging the Batteries Inhibit RED Battery Charger Circuit ConnectorCharging the Batteries Transporting the Scooter TransportingDisassembling AssemblingTransporting the Scooter Installing/Removing the Crutch/Cane Holder Scooter AccessoriesInstalling/Removing the Crutch/Cane Holder Installing/Removing the Safety FlagInstalling/Removing the Walker Holder Installing/Removing/Using the Walker HolderUsing the Walker Holder Installing/Removing the Rear Mounted Basket Installing/Removing the Rear Mounted BasketLimited Warranty Product Made Taiwan