Invacare Action Vertic, User Manual

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Safety
WARNING!
Risk of injury during transport
The wheelchair is not approved to be transported
in vehicles, using the ordinary attachment points.
– Do not transfer the wheelchair either occupied
or unoccupied in vehicles using the ordinary
attachment points.
– Transport the wheelchair as luggage, for
example in the trunk of a vehicle.
WARNING!
Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints
– Wheelchair users should 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.
CAUTION!
Risk of getting fingers caught
There is always a risk of getting, e.g. fingers
or arms, caught in the moving parts of the
wheelchair.
– Make sure when activating the folding or
insertion mechanisms of moving parts, such as
the removable axle of the rear wheel, folding
backrest or antitipper, that nothing becomes
caught.
CAUTION!
Risk of tipping
The hanging of additional load (back pack or
similar items) onto your chair backposts can affect
the rearward stability of your chair, especially
when used in combination with recliner backrests.
– Invacare strongly recommend the use of
anti-tippers (available as an option) when using
your backposts with additional load.
2.2 Safety information on electromagnetic
interference
This wheelchair was successfully tested in accordance
with International standards as to its compliance with
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) regulations. However,
electromagnetic fields, such as those generated by radio and
television transmitters, and cellular phones can influence
the functions of wheelchairs with electric device. Also, the
electronics used in our wheelchairs can generate a low level
of electromagnetic interference, which however will remain
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