Invacare Atlas manual Weight Training, Weight Limitation

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes.

DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.

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

Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto. When transferring to and from the wheelchair, ALWAYS engage both wheel locks.

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

If the wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure that the handgrips do not twist on the handle. Otherwise, damage or injury may occur.

DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.

DO NOT stand on the footplates. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in the upward position or swing footrests towards the outside of the wheelchair.

ALWAYS use the handrims for self‐propulsion. DO NOT grip the rear wheels themselves.

ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.

Weight Training

Invacare does not recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for bodily injury or damage to the wheelchair and the warranty is void.

Weight Limitation

The Atlas wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 lbs (114 kg).

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Contents Atlas Atlas 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 Special NotesImportant Notice Label LocationAtlas A18PFR A18PLR A18RFR A18RLR Typical Product ParametersOperating Information General GuidelinesWeight Limitation Weight TrainingStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance Coping With Everyday ObstaclesTipping Stairways StairwaysTransferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsFolding Unfolding and Folding WheelchairInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklist Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Monthly Maintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Front Riggings Installing/Removing Front RiggingsRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly Adjusting Footrest HeightArms Removing/Installing Armrests Removable Armrests OnlyBack Removing/Installing the Back Removable Back OnlyRear Wheels Removing/Installing Rear WheelsFront Casters Adjusting Front Caster HeightWheel Locks Adjusting Wheel LocksAdjusting Wheel Locks Changing Seat-To-Floor Height SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightOptions Installing Anti-TippersUSA Limited Warranty