Invacare 6891, 6795, 6895 manual Warning/Special Notes

WARNING/SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING

THIS REHAB SHOWER COMMODE CHAIR IS NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR TRANS- PORTATION OR EXTENDED MOBILITY USAGE.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

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.

REHAB SHOWER COMMODE CHAIR USER

As a manufacturer of Rehab Shower Commode chairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of Rehab Shower Commode chairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of Rehab Shower Commode chair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

REHAB SHOWER COMMODE CHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

Invacare recommends that rehab shower commode chair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in rehab shower commode chairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a Rehab Shower Commode chair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of Rehab Shower Commode chairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transporta- tion and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any Rehab Shower Commode chair transportation systems.

WITH REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT POSI- TIONING 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 REHAB SHOWER COMMODE CHAIR.

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