Invacare At'm manual General Guidelines

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

After the wheelchair has been set-up, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during the set-up procedure. If the wheelchair does NOT perform to specifications, turn the wheelchair Off immediately and reenter set-up specifications. Repeat this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications.

ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are turning. DO NOT shift your weight in the opposite direction of the turn. Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to tip over.

DO NOT tip the wheelchair over without assistance.

Anti-tippers MUST be used at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tip over. Extra caution MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces.

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

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.

DO NOT engage or disengage the motor engagement handles until the power is in the Off position.

DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the wheelchair without the motor engagement handles in the engaged (horizontal) position.

DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.

DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 6°.

DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.

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

DO NOT leave the power button in the On position when entering or exiting your wheelchair.

DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.

DO NOT stand on the flip-up footboard, otherwise damage may occur. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the flip-up footboard is in the upward position.

Keep fingers and hands clear of the drive wheel.

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap.

The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately.

The basket under the seat is designed for light items such as jackets and umbrellas. DO NOT overload the basket.

Ensure that the items stored in the basket are fully contained within the basket - otherwise they could become entangled with the friction drive and may cause injury to the user or damage the wheelchair.

Part No. 1125035 13 At’m