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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1122170 13 Formula™ Powered Seating
ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and engage the motor locks/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.
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 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.
Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Serious
injury or damage to property may result.
Use caution when driving in a tilted, elevated or reclined position.
DO NOT operate the seating system while on an incline.
DO NOT operate the seating system while the wheelchair is moving.
NEVER operate the wheelchair or elevate/lower the seat while in any tilted/reclined/back
angle position over 20° relative to the vertical position. If the drive lock-out does not stop
the wheelchair from operating or the seat from elevating/lowering in a tilt position over
20° relative to vertical, DO NOT operate the wheelchair or elevate/lower the seat. DO
NOT attempt to adjust the drive lock-out. Have the wheelchair serviced by a qualified
technician.
Use only the controls listed in Operating Powered Seating Systems on page 24 to activate
the powered seating functions*. DO NOT USE any other actuator controls. Such devices
may result in excess heating and cause damage to the actuator and associated wiring and
could cause a fire, death, physical injury or property damage. If such devices are used,
Invacare shall not be liable and the limited warranty is void.
*NOTE: Specific actuator controls are noted for each function or combination throughout this
manual.
DO NOT operate tilt seat around children.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet out from underneath tilt seat - otherwise serious injury
may result.
DO NOT tip the seating system/wheelchair without assistance.
DO NOT store items under seat.
Cables must be routed and secured properly to ensure that cables DO NOT become
entangled and damaged during normal operation of seating system.
Systems equipped with power legrests only - NEVER allow items to become trapped
between the legrest assemblies. Otherwise, damage to the power legrest could occur.