Invacare HTR 3000, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING INFORMATION
GENERAL WARNINGS
The HTR is to be operated by an assistant only. The HTR was not intended for self-propelling.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring
activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE
attempting active use of the HTR.
ALWAYS make sure that the chair is stable BEFORE using the tilt or recline. TEST chair BEFORE it is
occupied by the end user to ensure safety.
The gas cylinder MUST be operational before using the chair. DO NOT operate the tilt or recline if the gas
cylinder is not operational.
DO NOT operate the tilt or recline if the trigger release lever and cable are not properly adjusted to
ensure the gas cylinder locks in place when being engaged.
DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.
NEVER leave the user in a tilted or reclined position unattended at any time, especially on an incline.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down
between your knees.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the HTR may tip over.
Inspect wheel locks for correct locking action before actual use. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES.
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving HTR with the wheel locks. When transferring to and from the
HTR, ALWAYS ENGAGE ALL WHEEL LOCKS.
MODELS 5000/5500 ONLY - DO NOT TIP THE HTR ONTO THE REAR WHEELS WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.
DO NOT use an escalator to move the HTR between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the HTR, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap
distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto. When transferring to and
from the HTR, ALWAYS ENGAGE ALL WHEEL LOCKS.
DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare.
DO NOT attempt to lift the HTR by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any
removable (detachable) parts of the HTR may result in injury to the user or damage to the HTR.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the HTR.
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on the
HTR (You may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering
the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the HTR user.
5000/5500 MODELS ONLY - Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. Inasmuch as the ANTI-TIPPERS are
an option on the HTR (You may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends
ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the HTR user.
DO NOT use the footplate as a platform. When getting in or out of the HTR, make sure that the footplates
are in the upward position.
WEIGHT TRAINING
If occupant uses the HTR as a weight training chair, Invacare shall not be liable for bodily injury and the
warranty will be voided immediately. The Invacare HTR has not been designed or tested as a seat for
any kind of weight training.
PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Operating Information
W eight Training
W eight Limitation
Safety/Handling of the HTR
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