Invacare At'm manual Special Notes, Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints

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SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe 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 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 AND SEAT 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.

WARNINGS

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.

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.

Part No. 1125035

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Contents At’m At’m Table of Contents Seat Table of Contents Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your ProductProduct Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Special NotesLabel Location Parameters Typical Product ParametersGeneral Guidelines Controller SETTINGS/REPAIR or ServiceTire Pressure Operation InformationGeneral Guidelines Accessories BatteriesCharging Batteries Weight Limitation Weight TrainingGrounding Instructions Rain TestEMI Information EMI Information SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceCoping with Everyday Obstacles LIFTING/STAIRWAYS Percentage of Weight Distribution REACHING, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Bending Backward Safety INSPECTION/ Troubleshooting Safety Inspection ChecklistsINSPECT/ADJUST Initially INSPECT/ADJUST Weekly INSPECT/ADJUST MonthlyINSPECT/ADJUST Periodically Symptom Probable Cause Solutions Troubleshooting GuideUsing the Joystick to Drive the Chair Turning the Power ON/OFFWheelchair Operation Operating the WheelchairMovement Action Using the HornON/OFF Button Joystick Switches and IndicatorsSpeed Control Knob JoystickWheelchair Operation Display Description Definition Comments Multi Function Charger Port Resetting the Circuit BreakerInstalling REMOVING/INSTALLING the SeatSeat RemovingREMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat Replacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Seat Positioning StrapDisconnecting DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING the JoystickConnecting JoystickRepositioning the Joystick Repositioning the JoystickBatteries Recommended Battery TypeREMOVING/INSTALLING the Battery Pack REMOVING/INSTALLING the Battery PackRemoving Charging Batteries REMOVING/INSTALLING the Batteries FROM/INTO Battery PackMulti-Function Charger Port ENGAGING/DISENGAGING the Motors MotorsReplacing Front Casters Wheels and CastersAdjusting Forks Adjusting ForksREMOVING/INSTALLING the Drive Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING the Drive WheelsTransporting the Wheelchair USA Limited Warranty