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Part No. 1110545 5 A-4
WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
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 Invacares 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 TO RESTRAINTS - SEAT /CHEST POSITIONING STRAPS - IT
IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT/CHEST
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.
SPECIAL NOTES
SPECIAL NOTES