Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual Special Notes

Models: TerminatorTM SS

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SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING

DONOTOPERATETHISEQUIPMENTWITHOUTFIRST READINGANDUNDERSTANDINGTHISMANUAL.IF YOUAREUNABLETOUNDERSTANDTHEWARNINGS, CAUTIONSANDINSTRUCTIONS,CONTACTYOUR INVACAREDEALERORINVACARECUSTOMERSUPPORT AT(800)532-8677BEFOREATTEMPTINGTOUSETHIS EQUIPMENT-OTHERWISEINJURYAND/OREQUIPMENT DAMAGEMAYRESULT.

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.

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

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERA- TION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.

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Terminator™ SS

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Part No. 1052712 Rev D

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Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual Special Notes, Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning Straps