1.1
About
this
manual
This
service
manual
contains
information
about
assembly,
adjustment
and
advanced
maintenance
of
the
product.
In
order
to
ensure
safety
when
handling
the
product,
read
the
manual
carefully
and
follow
the
safety
instructions.
For
pre-sale
and
user
information,
please
see
the
user
manual
of
the
support
harness.
Find
the
user
manual
on
Invacare’s
website
or
contact
your
Invacare
representative
(see
addresses
at
the
end
of
this
manual).
Symbols
in
this
manual
In
this
manual,
hazards
are
indicated
by
symbols.
The
symbols
are
accompanied
by
a
signal
word
that
indicates
the
severity
of
the
risk.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in
serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in
damage to property if it is not avoided.
Tips and Recommendations
Gives useful tips, recommendations and information
for efficient, trouble-free use.
This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC
concerning medical devices. The launch date of this
product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity.
1.2 Intended use
The Matrx® PB and Matrx® Elite Support Harness Mounting Brackets
were intended for use with positioning harnesses such as the Invacare
Pro-tech series or the Body Point harness series.
Every other use is prohibited.
2 Safety
2.1 Safety information
WARNING!
Risk of injury
–
Always ensure all harness fittings and hardware
are compatible with the support harness mounting
brackets provided.
–
Do not modify the support harness mounting brackets;
Unauthorized modifications to the mounting brackets
may result in personal injury and will compromise the
limited warranty.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
Support Harnesses and Positioning Belts are not
designed to provide proper restraint during motor
vehicle transport and should never be utilized as a Safety
Restraint.
–
Do not sit in your wheelchair while it is in a moving
vehicle. When travelling in a motor vehicle you must
be properly secured in a motor vehicle seat with
approved safety belts securely fastened.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
The Support Harness Mounting Bracket Assembly has
not been crash tested and is not approved for use as part
of a vehicle safety restraint during transport.
–
When travelling in a motor vehicle, the user must be
properly secured in a motor vehicle seat with approved
safety belts securely fastened.
WARNING!
–
Check your support harness weekly to ensure that it
is still in good working condition; to ensure it has no
damage or wear, and to ensure it is fixed properly to
the wheelchair.
–
If the support harness is fastened using a bolted
connection, ensure that the connection has not
loosened or come undone.
–
Be certain to read the service manual provided by the
support harness manufacturer for more information
about safety and maintenance of your support harness.
IMPORTANT!
–
Be certain to read the Support Harness User Manual
(provided separately) for important safety information
and instructions regarding the proper set-up,
installation and use of your support harness.
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