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SAFETY SUMMARY (continued)
WARNING
TIRE PRESSURE
DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires.
Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.
Replacement of a tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified Techni-
cian.
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 will be voided immediately.
WEIGHT LIMITATION
The Allegro wheelchair weight limitations are: Folding Frames - 250 lbs., Rigid Frames - 150 lbs.
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RECLINER OPTION ONLY:
WARNING
Before using ANY recline position of this wheelchair, make sure the rear wheels are in the MOST
REARWARD position in the Extended Multi-Position axle plate to maintain the stability of the wheel-
chair. Do not change the handling/maneuverability of the wheelchair by moving the rear wheels to
ANY of the forward positions. Moving the rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions WILL change
the center of gravity of the wheelchair, making the wheelchair less stable.
ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable in the FULL RECLINED (back at 170
o
) position AND
the FULL UPRIGHT (back at 90
o
) position BEFORE using the recliner option.
NEVER use the Standard Multi-Position or Offset Multi-Position axle plates with the recliner option.
Using the Standard Multi-Position or Offset Multi-Position axle plates WILL reduce the stability of the
wheelchair, causing injury to the user and/or assistant(s).
Before using the recliner option, make sure the anti-tipper wheel assemblies are in the lowest adjust-
ment hole (adjustment hole closest to the ground/floor).
ALWAYS use the seat restraint.
ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair.
Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and adjusted properly BEFORE using recliner. DO NOT
operate the recliner option if only one (1) of the gas cylinders is operational or adjusted properly.
NEVER use the rear two (2) recliner bracket mounting holes when using the recliner option.
Using the rear two (2) recliner bracket mounting holes WILL make the wheelchair less stable,
possibly causing injury.
Make sure the patient is properly positioned in the wheelchair before reclining or inclining (re-
verse recline) to maintain maximum stability and safety. Refer to the SAFETY/HANDLING section
of this manual.
When returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position, more body strength
will be required for approximately the last twenty (20) degrees of incline (reverse recline). Make
sure to use proper body mechanics (use your legs) or seek assistance to avoid injury.