Invacare LYNX SX-3 General Warnings Grounding Instructions, Batteries, Rain Test, EMI Warnings

GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1

GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:

DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug. 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 hav- ing the same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected.

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.

Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing, servic- ing or operating your wheelchair.

RAIN TEST

Invacare has tested its' powered scooter in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 "Rain Test." This test provides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remove his/her powered scooter from a rain storm and retain opera- tion.

DO NOT leave your powered scooter in a rain storm of any kind.

DO NOT use your powered scooter in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom while taking a shower.

DO NOT leave your powered scooter in a damp area for any length of time.

Direct exposure to rain or dampness could cause the powered scooter to malfunction electrically and mechanically and may cause the powered scooter to prematurely rust.

WEIGHT LIMITATION

The weight limitation is 250 lbs. (114 Kg.) for Models ZOOM-3, and LYNX SX- 3, 300 lbs. (136 Kg.) for Models LYNX LX-3, LYNX LX-3Plusand PANTHER LX-4, and 400 lbs. (181 Kg.) for Model PANTHER MX-4.

The front basket and the floor basket are both rated for a maximum loading capacity of 10 lbs.

EMI WARNINGS

CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED SCOOTER.

Electromagnetic Interference EMI From Radio Wave sources.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Part No. 1090132 Rev F 9 Invacare Scooters