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GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED)
RAIN TEST
INVACARE has tested its power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 “Rain Test”. This
provides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelchair
from a rainstorm and retain wheelchair operation.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a rainstorm of any kind.
DO NOT use power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom while taking a
shower.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time.
Direct exposure to rain or dampness will cause the chair to malfunction electrically and
mechanically; may cause the chair to prematurely rust.
Check to ensure that the battery covers are secured in place, joystick boot is NOT torn or
cracked where water can enter and that all electrical connections are secure at all times.
DO NOT use the joystick if the boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot becomes torn or
cracked, replace IMMEDIATELY.
WEIGHT TRAINING
Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus.
Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight
training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, INVACARE SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR BODILY INJURY AND THE WARRANTY IS VOID.
WEIGHT LIMITATION
The PT2000 has a weight limitation, including seating system and accessories, of 100kgs. Refer
to PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION in PROCEDURE I of this manual.
Invacare recommends that only heavy-duty constructed wheelchairs should be used for
individuals weighing more than 100kgs. Further, the activity level of the individual wheelchair
user is important. For instance, a 90kg active wheelchair user could subject the wheelchair to
more stress than a 100kg user. Invacare recommends that very active users consider the use of
heavy-duty constructed wheelchairs.
