
DANGER!
Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage
Malfunctioning joystick could cause unintended/erratic
movement resulting in death, serious injury, or damage.
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If unintended/erratic movement occurs, stop using
the wheelchair immediately and contact a qualified
technician.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improper mounting or maintenance of the Sip n’ Puff
control including the mouthpiece and breath tube may
cause injury or damage.
Water inside the Sip n’ Puff interface module may cause
damage to the unit.
Excessive saliva residue in the mouthpiece/straw can
reduce performance.
Blockages, a clogged saliva trap or air leaks in the system
may cause Sip N’ Puff not to function properly.
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Ensure moving parts of the wheelchair, including the
operation of powered seating, DO NOT pinch or
damage the Sip n’ Puff tubing.
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Saliva trap MUST be installed to reduce risk of water
or saliva entering the Sip n’ Puff interface module.
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Occasionally flush the mouthpiece to remove saliva
residue.
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The mouthpiece/straw MUST be completely dry
before installation.
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If Sip n’ Puff does not function properly, inspect
system for blockages, clogged saliva trap or air leaks.
As necessary, replace mouthpiece, breath tube and
saliva trap.
Contact your Invacare dealer/provider for more information
about maintaining and troubleshooting the Sip n’ Puff system.
3.2
Components Not Installed at the Factory
SOME COMPONENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT ARE
NOT INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY.
COMPONENTS NOT INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY MUST BE
INSTALLED AND SET UP BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
Refer to the user manual, all other manuals included with the product,
the Power Wheelchair Wiring Guide (part number 1167603) and this
manual for installation, set up and programming instructions.
For further assistance, please contact your Invacare dealer or
Invacare customer service at www.invacare.com or 800–333–6900.
3.3
Disconnecting/Connecting the Connectors
The connector stack is located at the rear of the seat frame.
Refer to 4.3 Connectors, page 18.
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