2 Safety Notes

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2.1General Safety Notes

Danger of injury if wheelchair is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual!

Only ever use the wheelchair in accordance with the instructions in this User's Manual!

Pay strict attention to the safety information!

Danger of injury if the wheelchair is driven when ability to operate a vehicle is impaired by medication or alcohol!

Never drive the wheelchair under the influence of medication or alcohol! If necessary, the wheelchair must be operated by an attendant, who is physically and mentally able!

Danger of damage or injury if wheelchair is accidentally set into motion!

Switch the wheelchair off before you get in, get out or handle unwieldy objects!

When the drive is disengaged, the brake inside the drive is deactivated. For this reason, pushing the wheelchair by an attendant is only recommended on flat surfaces, never on gradients. Never leave your wheelchair on a gradient with its motors disengaged. Always re- engage the motors immediately after pushing the wheelchair.

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Invacare Topan user manual General Safety Notes