Invacare 1114851 Wheelchair User Manual


 
SPECIAL NOTES
Part No 1114851 9 Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs
SPECIAL NOTES
Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsorunsafepracticeswhich
couldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.Refertothetablebelowfor
definitionsofthesignalwords.
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practiceswhichcouldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of
wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the
type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her
healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS
Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any
kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not
approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in
a moving vehicle of any type.
It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into
appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints
made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any
wheelchair transportation systems.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE
OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING
POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF
THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE
EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
ƽ WARNING
The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a
safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If
signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately.
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction
with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not
been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
SIGNAL WORD MEANING
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.