Part No. 1090132 Rev F 13 Invacare Scooters
STAIRWAYS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to move an occupied powered scooter between floors
using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied powered scooter
between floors.
If moving a powered scooter between floors by means of a stairway, the
occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the
powered scooter. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to
move an UNOCCUPIED powered scooter up or down the stairs. Invacare
recommends disassembling the scooter and transporting the six (6)
components independently up or down the stairs. Make sure to use
ONLY secure, non-detachable parts on each component for hand-hold
supports.
DO NOT attempt to lift a powered scooter by any removable (detach-
able) parts. Lifting by means of removable (detachable) parts may result
in injury to the user or assistants or damage to the powered scooter.
ESCALATORS? SORRY!
DO NOT use an escalator to move a powered scooter between floors.
Serious bodily injury may occur.
Follow this procedure for moving the powered scooter between floors when an eleva-
tor is NOT available:
WARNING
Powered scooter weight without the batteries can weigh between 90 to
200 lbs. (depending on the model). Use proper lifting techniques (lift with
your legs) to avoid injury.
1. Remove the occupant from the powered scooter.
2. Disassemble the scooter. Refer to TRANSPORTING in PROCEDURE 10 of this
manual.
3. Carefully move the powered scooter components up or down the stairway.
4. Once all the components of the scooter are transported to the desired location
reassemble the scooter. Refer to TRANSPORTING in
PROCEDURE 10 of this manual.
PROCEDURE 1GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES