SPECIAL NOTES
WARNING
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.
WHEELCHAIR USER
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare Top End 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 health care professional capable of making such a selection.
TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS
Invacare Top End 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
It is Invacare Top End’s position that users of wheelchairs should be trans- ferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare Top End cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.
SEAT POSITIONING STRAP
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap.
The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately.
As regards restraints - seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning 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 WHEELCHAIR.
WARNING
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manu- facturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDER- STAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER, TECHNICAL PERSONNEL OR INVACARE TOP END CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT (800)
FORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
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