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GENERAL GUIDELINES
PROCEDURE 1
GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED)
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
Only deep cycle, sealed case construction batteries should be used.
Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or operating your wheel-
chair.
RAIN TEST
INVACARE has tested it’s power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 “Rain Test”. This provides
the end user or his/her assistant sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelchair from a rain storm and
retain wheelchair operation.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind.
DO NOT use power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom while taking a shower.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time.
Direct exposure to rain or dampness will cause the chair to malfunction electrically and mechanically;
may cause the chair to prematurely rust.
Check to ensure that the battery covers are secured in place, joystick boot is NOT torn or cracked where
water can enter and that all electrical connections are secure at all times.
DO NOT use the joystick if the boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked,
replace IMMEDIATELY.
WEIGHT TRAINING
Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare
wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses
said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR BODILY INJURY AND
THE WARRANTY IS VOID.
WEIGHT LIMITATION
The R2
BASIC
has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. The R2
STANDARD
has a weight limitation of 300 lbs.
The R2
250-S
has a weight limitation of 250 lbs.
SAFETY/HANDLING OF
WHEELCHAIRS
“Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close
attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.
This manual points out the most common procedures
and techniques involved in the safe operation and main-
tenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and
master these safe techniques until you are comfortable
in maneuvering around the frequently encountered ar-
chitectural barriers.
Use this information only as a “basic” guide. The tech-
niques that are discussed on the following pages have
been used successfully by many.
Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with
daily living activities that may differ from those described in
this manual.
Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try
what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural
obstacles that they may encounter, however, ALL WARN-
INGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual MUST be fol-
lowed. Techniques in this manual are a starting point for
the new wheelchair user and assistant with “safety” as the
most important consideration for all.
