SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS
Lynx™L-3X
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Part No. 1145807
Many
activities
require
the
scooter
owner
to
reach,
bend
and
transfer
in
and
out
of
the
powered
scooter.
These
movements
cause
a
change
to
the
normal
balance,
the
center
of
gravity,
and
the
weight
distribution
of
the
powered
scooter.
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
scooter.
Proper
positioning
is
essential
for
your
safety.
Stairways
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to move an occupied powered scooter between floors using a
stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied powered scooter between floors.
If moving a powered scooter between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant
MUST be removed and transported independently of the powered scooter.
Extreme caution is advised when moving an unoccupied powered scooter up or
down the stairs. Invacare recommends disassembling the scooter and transporting
the components independently up or down the stairs. ONLY use secure, non-
detachable parts on each component for hand-hold supports.
DO NOT attempt to lift a powered scooter by any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of removable (detachable) parts may result in injury to the user or
assistants or damage to the powered scooter.
Escalators
WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a powered scooter between floors. Serious
bodily injury may occur.
Powered scooter without the batteries can weigh between 80 and 89 lbs. Use
proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
Follow
this
procedure
for
moving
the
powered
scooter
between
floors
when
an
elevator
is
not
available:
1. Remove
the
occupant
from
the
powered
scooter.
2. Disassemble
the
scooter.
Refer
to
Transporting
the
Scooter
on
page 42.
3. Carefully
move
the
powered
scooter
components
up
or
down
the
stairway.
4. Once
all
the
components
of
the
scooter
are
transported
to
the
desired
location
reassemble
the
scooter.
Refer
to
Transporting
the
Scooter
on
page 42.
