Invacare Atlas manual Special Notes, Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints

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SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES

Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the following table for definitions of the signal words.

 

SIGNAL WORD

MEANING

 

 

 

 

DANGER

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

 

 

death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

 

 

death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in

 

 

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 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

Wheelchair users should 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.

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.

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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 TrainingSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Tipping Coping With Everyday ObstaclesDo not tip the wheelchair without assistance Stairways StairwaysTransferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsFolding Unfolding and Folding WheelchairSafety Inspection Checklist Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically 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