GENERAL GUIDELINES

SECTION 1

GENERAL GUIDELINES

GENERAL WARNINGS

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind as this may cause the seating system/wheelchair to tip over.

DO NOT operate the seating system while on an incline.

DO NOT operate the seating system while the wheelchair is moving.

NEVER operate the wheelchair while in any tilted position over 20o RELATIVE TO THE VERTICAL POSITION. If the drive lock-out does not stop the wheelchair from operating in a tilt position 20o RELATIVE TO THE VERTICAL POSITION, DO NOT operate the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to adjust the drive lock-out. Have the wheelchair serviced by a qualified technician.

DO NOT operate tilt seat around children.

Keep hands and feet out from underneath tilt seat - otherwise injury may result.

DO NOT tip the seating system/wheelchair without assistance.

DO NOT store items under seat - interference with seat latch may result.

DO NOT use an escalator to move a seating system/wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.

Before attempting to transfer in or out of the seating system/wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters toward the object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the power is OFF and wheel locks are engaged to prevent the wheels from moving.

DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks until the power is in the OFF position.

DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.

DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9o.

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 seating system/wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the seating system/wheelchair.

DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare. Otherwise, the warranty is void.

DO NOT leave the power ON when entering or exiting your seating system/wheelchair.

Power Tilt Only For M71 And M91.

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Invacare M71 manual Section General Guidelines