Invacare IIJR, IIBASIC, IISTANDARD, II250 SERIES manual Procedure, General Guidelines

G E N E R A L

G U I D E L I N E S

PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES

GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED)

ELECTRICAL

EXTREME care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric circuits. Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen.

BATTERIES

The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use as the power source for this unit.

The use of rubber glovesand safety glasses is recommended when working with batteries.

Carefullyread battery/battery charger informationpriortoinstalling,servicingoroperatingyourwheelchair.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:

DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code. If you must use an extension cord, use ONLY a three-wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE WARNING TAGS on some equipment. DO NOT remove these tags.

RAINTEST

INVACARE has tested it’s power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 “Rain Test”. This provides the end user or his/her assistant sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelchair from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation.

DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind.

DO NOT use power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom while taking a shower.

DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time.

Direct exposure to rain or dampness will cause the chair to malfunction electrically and mechanically; may cause the chair to prematurely rust.

Check to ensure that the battery covers are secured in place, joystick boot is NOT torn or cracked where water can enter and that all electrical connections are secure at all times.

DO NOT use the joystick if the boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace IMMEDIATELY.

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 AND THE WARRANTY IS VOID.

WEIGHT LIMITATION

The Ranger II MWD models that have motors with clutches have a weight limitation of 250 lbs. The Ranger II MWD models that have motors with motor locks have a weight limitation of 300 lbs. The Ranger II MWD models that have the weight shift tilt seating system have a weight limitation of 250 lbs.

The Ranger II FWD models that have motors with clutches have a weight limitation of 250 lbs. EXCEPT RANGER IIJR which has a weight limitation of 200 lbs. The Ranger II FWD models that have motors with motor locks have a weight limitation of 300 lbs. Refer to PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION in this procedure of the manual.

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