Part No. 1114822
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Tilt/Recline Seating Systems®
GENERAL GUIDELINES
SECTION 1
GENERAL
GUIDELINES
BATTERIES
The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual
are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid 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 wheelchair.
RAIN TEST
INVACARE has tested its power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO
7176 Rain Test. This provides the end user or his/her attendant suffi-
cient time to remove his/her power wheelchair from a rain storm and
retain wheelchair operation.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions will void your limited warranty.
Do determine and establish your particular safety limits by practicing
bending, reaching and transferring activities in the presence of a qualified
healthcare professional BEFORE attempt active use of the wheelchair.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in your
seat.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have pick them up from the
floor by reaching between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from
behind, as this may cause the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) to
tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you
are reaching as the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) may tip
over.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious
bodily injury may occur.
CAUTION
Wheel Locks are NOT brakes. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving
wheelchair with the wheel locks.
DO NOT service or adjust your wheelchair while occupied, unless other-
wise noted.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9
o
.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline that has a water, ice or
oil film.