Invacare Powered Seating Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1122170 11 Formula™ Powered Seating
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
ƽ WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these
instructions and any additional instructional material such as Owner’s Manuals,
Service Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional
equipment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions,
contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting
to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Repair or Service Information
Except for programming, DO NOT service or adjust the wheelchair while occupied,
unless otherwise noted.
A pinch point exists between walking beam/head tube cap and telescoping tube when at
the lowest seat to floor height.
Pinch point may occur when returning the tilted seat to the full upright position or when
lowering the elevating seat. Make sure the hands and body of the occupant, attendants
and bystanders are clear of all pinch points before returning the tilted seat to the full
upright position or lowering the elevating seat.
Before adjusting, repairing or servicing the wheelchair, ALWAYS turn the wheelchair
power Off, otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with
Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested
by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
Transport ready packages are not retrofittable to existing models and are not field
serviceable.
Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion (water
exposure, incontinence, etc.). Electrical components damaged by corrosion should be
replaced IMMEDIATELY.
Wheelchairs that are used by incontinent users and/or are frequently exposed to water
may require replacement of electrical components more frequently.
Operation Information
Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or
persons fully conversant with this process and the driver's capabilities. Incorrect settings
could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the wheelchair and to
surrounding property.