SPECIAL NOTES
9000 Series 6 Part No. 1076155
SPECIAL NOTES
Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsorunsafepracticeswhich
couldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.Refertothefollowingtablefor
definitionsofthesignalwords.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
WHEELCHAIR USER
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 RESTRAINTS
Wheelchair users should 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.
SEAT POSITIONING STRAP
Regarding seat positioning straps, it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists
and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat 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.
SIGNAL WORD MEANING
DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
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.