Invacare M71 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
Power Tilt Only For M71 And M91. 4 Part No.1118362 Rev A
SPECIAL NOTES
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 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.
WARNING
THIS SEATING SYSTEM HAS BEEN CUSTOM DESIGNED AND WILL BE
ASSEMBLED TO THE WHEELCHAIR BASE BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE
USER. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR
MAINTAINING AND ADJUSTING THE SEATING SYSTEM. THERE ARE
VERY FEW ADJUSTMENTS THAT CAN SAFELY BE MADE BY THE
USER. IF THERE IS A PROCEDURE OR ADJUSTMENT THAT NEEDS TO
BE PERFORMED ON THE SEATING SYSTEM THAT IS NOT IN THIS
MANUAL, DO NOT PERFORM THAT PROCEDURE. HAVE THE
SEATING SYSTEM SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
The drive behavior initially experienced by the user may be different from
other chairs previously used. This Power Wheelchair has Invacares Sure Step
technology, a feature that provides the chair with optimum traction and
stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of up to 2-inches
for the M71 and 3-inches for the M91. The following warnings apply specifically
to the Sure Step Feature.
l Do not use on inclines greater than 9
o
.
l Do not use on inclines with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. This may
include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces.
l Do not traverse down ramps at high speed. Doing so will reduce traction
and increase stopping distance.
l The end users weight can materially affect traction on sloped surfaces.
Great care should be taken when traversing such slopes.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use of this
product on various sloping surfaces in the presence of a qualified healthcare
provider BEFORE attempting active use of this wheelchair. Other general
warnings listed within this document also apply.
SPECIAL NOTES
SPECIAL NOTES