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6. Operating instructions for
optimal safety
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Maximum user’s recommended weight : 125 kg.
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Do not attempt to reach objects if you have to move
forward in the seat.
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Do not attempt to pick up objects from the floor by reaching
down between your knees.
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Do not lean over the top of the upholstery back to reach
objects located behind you : this may cause you to tip over
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Always engage both manual brakes simultaneously.
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Manual brakes are parking brakes : they must not be used in
any way to slow down the wheelchair or as support during
transfers.
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Do not tilt the wheelchair (down kerbs or steps) without
using an assistant. Press down on the lower tube of the frame
as well as pulling on the push handles
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Do not carry the wheelchair up or down stairway or esca-
lators with the user seated in the wheelchair, with only one
attendant. This may cause serious injury.
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Do not use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tyre
pressure (rear = 350 kPa).
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Do not overinflate the tyres : this may cause the tyres to
explode and cause bodily harm.
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Do not expose the wheelchair to a temperature higher than
40°C.
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To avoid injury, keep your fingers away from mobile parts (ar-
mrests, folding system, legrests/footrests), and maintain good
posture before lifting the wheelchair.
Warning :
Avoid operating on wet areas as well as gravel, grass, etc. (sand
and sea water particularly damage ball bearings). When using
the wheelchair inside, we recommend using solid tyre castors,
especially when riding on carpet.
5. Summary of warranty terms
5.1. Standard Invacare terms and conditions
This is to certify that your manual wheelchair is warranted
by Invacare for a period of 2 years for the frame and cross-
bars, all others parts 2 years also but subject to the following
conditions :
- If a defect or fault is discovered the supplier / dealer from
whom the appliance was purchased should be notified imme-
diately.
- The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damage
caused by misuse or non-observance of the instructions set
out in the user manual.
- During the period of warranty, any parts that have become
defective due to faulty workmanship or materials, will be
renewed or repaired without charge by the Invacare dealer/
supplier.
- The warranty will be forfeited should any unauthorised
alteration be made to the equipment.
- The Purchaser’s statutory rights under the Consumer
Protection Act are not affected.
5.2. Limitation of liability
This warranty does not extend to the consequential costs
resulting from fault clearance, in particular freight and travel
costs, loss of earnings, expenses, etc.
Invacare shall not be liable for :
- Natural wear and tear.
- Inappropriate or incorrect use.
- Defective assembly or setting-up by the purchaser or third
parties.
- Defective or neglectful treatment. Use of unsuitable spares.
