SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Lynx™L-3X
12
Part No. 1145807
Grounding Instructions
DO
NOT,
under
any
circumstances,
cut
or
remove
the
round
grounding
prong
from
any
plug
used
with
or
for
Invacare
products.
Some
devices
are
equipped
with
three
‐
prong
(grounding)
plugs
for
protection
against
possible
shock
hazards.
Where
a
two
‐
prong
wall
receptacle
is
encountered,
it
is
the
personal
responsibility
and
obligation
of
the
customer
to
contact
a
qualified
electrician
and
have
the
two
‐
prong
receptacle
replaced
with
a
properly
grounded
three
‐
prong
wall
receptacle
in
accordance
with
the
National
Electrical
Code.
If
you
must
use
an
extension
cord,
use
ONLY
a
three
‐
wire
extension
cord
having
the
same
or
higher
electrical
rating
as
the
device
being
connected.
In
addition,
Invacare
has
placed
RED/ORANGE
warning
tags
on
some
equipment.
DO
NOT
remove
these
tags.
Batteries
The
warranty
and
performance
specifications
contained
in
this
manual
are
based
on
the
use
of
deep
cycle
gel
cell
batteries.
Invacare
strongly
recommends
their
use
as
the
power
source
for
this
unit.
Carefully
read
battery/battery
charger
information
prior
to
installing,
servicing
or
operating
your
powered
scooter.
Rain Test
Invacare
has
tested
its
powered
scooters
in
accordance
with
ISO
7176
“Rain
Test”.
This
provides
the
end
user
or
his/her
attendant
sufficient
time
to
remove
his/her
power
powered
scooter
from
a
rain
storm
and
retain
powered
scooter
operation.
DO
NOT
leave
the
powered
scooter
in
a
rain
storm
of
any
kind.
DO
NOT
use
the
powered
scooter
in
a
shower.
DO
NOT
leave
the
powered
scooter
in
a
damp
area
for
any
length
of
time.
Direct
exposure
to
rain
or
dampness
will
cause
the
scooter
to
malfunction
electrically
and
mechanically;
may
cause
the
powered
scooter
to
prematurely
rust.
Check
to
ensure
that
all
electrical
connections
are
secure
at
all
times.
Weight Training
Invacare
does
not
recommend
the
use
of
its
powered
scooters
as
a
weight
training
apparatus.
Invacare
powered
scooters
have
not
been
designed
or
tested
as
a
seat
for
any
kind
of
weight
training.
If
occupant
uses
said
powered
scooter
as
a
weight
training
apparatus,
Invacare
shall
not
be
liable
for
bodily
injury
and
the
warranty
is
void.
Weight Limitation
The
weight
limitation
is
300
lbs.
