Invacare Comet Series ALPINE Plus, User Manual

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Safety
CAUTION!
Risk of accident and loss of warranty if
maintenance is insufficient
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For reasons of safety and in order to avoid accidents
which result from unnoticed wear, it is important that
this mobility device undergoes an inspection once
every year under normal operating conditions (see
inspection plan contained in service instructions).
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Under difficult operating conditions such as daily travel
on steep slopes, or in the case of use in medical care
cases with frequently changing mobility device users, it
would be expedient to carry out intermediate checks
on the brakes, accessories and running gear.
– If the mobility device is to be operated on public roads,
the vehicle driver is responsible for ensuring that it is
in an operationally reliable condition. Inadequate or
neglected care and maintenance of the mobility device
will result in a limitation of the manufacturer's liability.
2.6 Safety information regarding changes and
modifications to the mobility device
CAUTION!
Risk of serious injury or damage
Use of incorrect or improper replacement (service)
parts may cause injury or damage
– Replacement parts MUST match original Invacare
parts.
–
Always provide the serial number of the mobility
device to assist in ordering the correct replacement
parts.
CAUTION!
Risk of injuries and damage to mobility device due
to unapproved components and accessory parts
Seating systems, additions and accessory parts which
have not been approved by Invacare for use with
this mobility device can affect the tipping stability and
increase tipping hazards.
–
Only ever use seating systems, additions and accessory
parts which have been approved by Invacare for this
mobility device.
Seating systems which are not approved by Invacare
for use with this mobility device do not, under certain
circumstances, comply with the valid standards and could
increase the flammability and the risk of skin irritation.
–
Only use seating systems that have been approved by
Invacare for this mobility device.
Electrical and electronic components which have not
been approved by Invacare for use with this mobility
device can cause fire hazards and lead to electromagnetic
damage.
– Only ever use electrical and electronic components
which have been approved by Invacare for this
mobility device.
Batteries which have not been approved by Invacare for
use with this mobility device can cause chemical burns.
–
Only ever use batteries which have been approved by
Invacare for this mobility device.
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