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SECTION 1—SAFETY AND HANDLING

Part No 1118364 21 Spree XT

SECTION 1—SAFETY AND

HANDLING

“SafetyandHandling”ofthewheelchairrequiresthecloseattentionofthewheelchair

useraswellastheassistant.Thismanualpointsoutthemostcommonproceduresand

techniquesinvolvedinthesafeoperationandmaintenanceofthewheelchair.Itis

importanttopracticeandmasterthesesafetechniquesuntilyouarecomfortablein

maneuveringaroundthefrequentlyencounteredarchitecturalbarriers.

Usethisinformationonlyasa“basic”guide.Thetechniquesthatarediscussedonthe

followingpageshavebeenusedsuccessfullybymany.

Individualwheelchairusersoftendevelopskillstodealwithdailylivingactivitiesthat

maydifferfromthosedescribedinthismanual.Invacarerecognizesandencourageseach

individualtotrywhatworksbestforhim/herinovercomingarchitecturalobstaclesthat

theymayencounter,howeverALLWARNINGSandCAUTIONSgiveninthismanual

MUSTbefollowed.Techniquesinthismanualareastartingpointforthenewwheelchair

userandassistantwith“safety”asthemostimportantconsiderationforall.

Stability and Balance

ƽ WARNING

ALWAYS wear your seat/chest positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT/CHEST

POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or

without the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering

the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a

safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. if

signs of wear appear, seat positioning strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.

DO NOT CLIMB, GO UP or DOWN ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.

Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes slowly to avoid

hard braking or sudden stops.

DO NOT leave elevating legrests in the fully extended position when proceeding

down ramps or slopes.

Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while occupying the wheelchair

may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury

to the user, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property.

This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual. If more than

one individual occupies the wheelchair this may adversely affect the stability of the

wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage

to the wheelchair and surrounding property.

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