Invacare Power Tiger Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Power Tiger™ 14 Part No 1134839
ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and engage the clutches to prevent the wheels
from moving before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair. Also make sure
every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance. Align both casters parallel with the
object you are transferring onto.
ALWAYS engage both wheel locks and reduce the gap distance before transferring to and
from the wheelchair. Turn all casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto.
DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches until the power is in the Off position.
DO NOT use with a broken or missing joystick knob.
DO NOT use if joystick does not spring back to the neutral position or becomes sticky or
sluggish.
DO NOT use if joystick boot is torn or damaged.
ALWAYS check foam grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose, contact a
qualified technician for instructions.
ALWAYS use anti-tippers. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces,
anti-tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tip over. Extra caution
must be observed when traversing such surfaces.
Avoid storage or use near open flame or combustible products.
DO NOT allow user to leave the wheelchair while the seat is tilted. ALWAYS return the
back to the upright position when transferring the user in or out of the wheelchair.
Tire Pressure
DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (P.S.I.). DO NOT
overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these recommendations may cause the tire to
explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall
of the tire.
Electrical
Grounding Instructions:
DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any
plug used with or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong
(grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer
to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical
Code. If you must use an extension cord, use only a three-wire extension cord having the
same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected. In addition, Invacare has
placed RED/ORANGE Warning Tags on some equipment. DO NOT remove these tags.