SPECIAL NOTES
Part No.1125095
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Transport Chairs
SPECIAL NOTES
Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the following table for
definitions of the signal words.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
TRANSPORT CHAIR USER
As a manufacturer of transport chairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety
of transport chairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of
the type of transport chair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and
his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.
TRANSPORT CHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING
STRAP
Transport chair users should not be transported in vehicles of any kind while in
transport chairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not
approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a transport
chair, in a moving vehicle of any type.
It is Invacare’s position that users of transport chairs should be transferred into
appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the seat
positioning strap made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not
recommend any chair transportation systems.
WARNING
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction
with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not
been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
SIGNAL WORD
MEANING
DANGER
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
