Invacare PANTHER MX-4 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
Invacare Scooters 8 Part No. 1090132 Rev F
GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED)
OPERATING INFORMATION (Continued)
Before attempting to sit in or exit the powered scooter, REMOVE the key
from the ignition. This will ensure that the power is off and the
powered scooter will not drive.
Remove the key from the ignition while the scooter is not in use.
Otherwise, injury and/or damage to the scooter and surrounding prop-
erty may occur.
DO NOT connect any medical device, i.e., a ventilator, life support ma-
chine, etc. to the battery. This could cause unexpected failure of the device
and the powered scooter.
Invacare specifically disclaims responsibility to all personal injury and prop-
erty damage that may occur during use which does not comply with appli-
cable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
The rear shroud is designed to cover the batteries/controller/harness/
motor connections and the transaxle. ONLY REMOVE the rear shroud
to; 1.) manually disconnect/connect cable connections, 2.) Disassemble
scooter for transport. 3.) Remove/install batteries 4.) Adjust seat height.
DO NOT stand on the front or rear shroud of the powered scooter.
Ensure seat is properly locked before attempting transfer into or out of
the powered scooter. Attempting unsafe transfers may cause a fall from
the powered scooter resulting in bodily injury.
Ensure that seat is locked into the FORWARD position BEFORE and
DURING operation of the scooter. Otherwise, injury to the user and/or
damage to the scooter may result.
Ensure that the tiller is properly adjusted before driving the scooter.
After making ANY tiller angle adjustments and BEFORE use, the tiller
MUST be securely locked into position with adjustment pin protruding
through the adjustment plate. A fall from the scooter could occur causing
bodily injury and/or damage to the scooter. Gently, push/pull against tiller
to ensure that the tiller is securely engaged into the adjustment plate.
RAMPS
DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 8º.
When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while in
FORWARD motion the powered scooter will "ROLLBACK" approxi-
mately one (1) foot before brake engages. If the throttle control lever is
released while in REVERSE motion the powered scooter will "ROLL-
BACK" approximately three (3) feet before brake engages.
ELECTRICAL
Check to ensure that all electrical connections are secure at all times.
PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES