Invacare 1026793 manual Special Notes, 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 and/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.

TIE DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS

Invacare recommends that wheelchair users 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.

SEAT POSITIONING STRAP

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

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.

As regards restraints - seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.

WARNING

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 Xtra Xtra Table of Contents Front Riggings Arms Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your ProductCity State/Province Product Registration FormFold here Cut Along Line TIE Down Restraints and Seat Restraints Special NotesLabel Locations Xtra Typical Product ParametersStability General GuidelinesOperating Information Repair and Service InformationGeneral Guidelines Weight Training Weight LimitationTire Pressure Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsCoping with Everyday Obstacles Tipping Curbs TippingDo not tip the wheelchair without assistance Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesMethod 2 Wheelchair without Step Tubes StairwaysTransferring To and From Other Seats Transferring To and From Other SeatsAdjusting the Wheelbase for Stability Percentage of Weight DistributionReaching, Bending Backward Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardSafety INSPECTION/ Troubleshooting Safety Inspection ChecklistsInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust MonthlyMaintenance TroubleshootingSuggested Maintenance Procedures Installing/Removing Installing/Removing/Adjusting the FootrestsAdjusting Front RiggingsInstalling/Removing/Adjusting the Footrests Adjusting 70 MFX Adjusting 70 MFX and 90 FootrestsRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Installing Elevating LegrestsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplate Hinge Adjusting CalfpadsAdjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplates Depth AdjustmentAngle Adjustment Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap Heel Loop ReplacementBack Adjusting the Back HeightDetail a back Adjusting the Back AngleInstalling/Removing the Chest Positioning Strap Installing/Removing the Chest Positioning StrapInstalling and Removing a Seating System Installing the Stroller HandlesFolding/Unfolding the Wheelchair SeatUnfolding FoldingReplacing Seat Upholstery Installing/Removing Seat Positioning StrapInstalling/Removing Seat Positioning Strap Installing Fabric Clothing GuardsInstalling Clothing Guards Installing Clothing GuardsArms Installing the Half ArmInstalling the Half Arm Adjusting Half Arm HeightAdjusting Armrest Height Using/Adjusting Dual Point ArmsRemoving Armrests Replacing ArmrestsInstalling T-Arms Installing/Removing T-ArmsReplacing Dual Point Arm Pad/Clothing Guards Replacing Arm PadAdjusting the T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm HeightRemoving T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm Height Adjusting T-Arm WidthShown for clarity Adjusting T-Arm DepthAdjusting T-Arm Sockets Adjusting T-Arm Sockets10 Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists and/or Side GuardsRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels Repairing/Replacing Pneumatic Tire/TubeWheels Quick-Release AxlesPermanent Axles Removing/Installing Rear WheelsAdjusting Quick-Release Axles Adjusting Quick-Release AxlesInstalling Quad-Release Axles Installing Quad-Release AxlesAdjusting Quad-Release Handles And/or OutRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Adjusting Forks Adjusting ForksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksWheel LOCKS/ANTI- Tippers Replacing the Wheel LockInstalling/Adjusting the Anti-Tippers Installing Anti-TippersAdjusting Anti-Tippers Installing Amputee Attachments Installing Amputee AttachmentsUSA Limited Warranty
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