Invacare Wheelchair manual General Guidelines, Electrical

GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1

GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED)

ELECTRICAL

EXTREME care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric circuits. Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen.

Grounding Instructions:

DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protec- tion against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the per- sonal 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 accor- dance with the National Electrical Code. If you must use an extension cord, use ONLY a three-wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected. In addi- tion, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE WARNING TAGS on some equipment. DO NOT remove these tags. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair.

BATTERIES

Only deep cycle, sealed case construction batteries should be used in this device.

RAIN TEST

INVACARE has tested it’s power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 “Rain Test”. This pro- vides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelchair from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation.

DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind.

DO NOT use power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom while taking a shower.

DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time.

Direct exposure to rain or dampness will cause the chair to malfunction electrically and mechanically; may cause the chair to prematurely rust.

Check to ensure that the battery covers are secured in place, joystick boot is NOT torn or cracked where water can enter and that all electrical connections are secure at all times.

DO NOT use the joystick if the boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace IMMEDIATELY.

WEIGHT TRAINING

Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR BODILY INJURY AND THE WARRANTY IS VOID.

WEIGHT LIMITATION

The EXCEL has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. Refer to PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION in PRO- CEDURE 1 of this manual.

The Power 9000 has a weight limitation of 250 lbs.

Invacare recommends that only heavy-duty constructed wheelchairs should be used for indi- viduals weighing more than 250 lbs. Further, the activity level of the individual wheelchair user is important. For instance, a 170 lbs. active wheelchair user could subject the wheelchair to more stress than a 250 lbs. user. Invacare recommends that very active users consider the use of heavy- duty constructed wheelchairs.

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