FOREWORD
Important safety operating and maintenance instructions are contained in this user | ! |
manual. We urge you to read and understand it before operating your power chair and | |
refer to it as often as needed to help maintain safe use and |
All procedures involved should be practiced until you are familiar with them. However, if used improperly, it is possible for the wheelchair to become unstable. You should learn the individual characteristics and capabilities, as well as limitations, of your own powered wheelchair.
Basic safety procedures in this user manual are to be used as a guide only. You may find it necessary to develop your own methods for safely solving encountered problems. Never hesitate to ask for assistance.
Your powered wheelchair should receive maintenance on a regular schedule. It is recommended that the periods between services should be 12 months. The maximum period between safety checks for the manual wheel - lock adjustment and the electronic brake function should be 6 months.
PURPOSE OF THE POWER CHAIR
Standard power chairs are suitable for persons who require independent mobility combined with comfort, manoeuvrability, reliability and minimal maintenance.
The intended user should possess some degree of ability with at least one hand and arm, reasonable eyesight and a degree of spatial awareness and have received training in the use of the product, preferably in their normal environment. Their maximum weight can be found at the rear of this manual.
It is suitable for use indoors and outdoors on dry, reasonably smooth level surfaces. It climbs slopes up to 20% (1 in 5) and kerbs up to 10cm high (an optional device may be required). It should not be used in heavy rain or snow, loose slippery surfaces and slopes, on wet grass, etc. Passengers must NOT be carried. Excess baggage outside of the seating area can affect stability.
ADVISORY SAFETY NOTICE
Power chairs are designed to operate in appropriate environments. However, radio wave sources such as radio and TV broadcasting stations, amateur radio transmitters and portable telephones can affect powered wheelchairs.
Portable communication equipment such as citizen band radios and portable telephones should be switched OFF whilst operating the wheelchair.
If unintentional movement or brake release occurs, turn the wheelchair
OFF as soon as it is safe to do so.
Unauthorised modifications or the use of
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing, However, because of Invacare’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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