Part No. 1104849
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3G Storm Series
®
Wheelchairs
GENERAL GUIDELINES
SECTION 1
GENERAL GUIDELINES
BATTERIES
The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are
based on the use of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Invacare strongly
recommends their use as the power source for this unit.
Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing,
servicing or operating your wheelchair.
RAIN TEST
INVACARE has tested its power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176
“Rain Test”. This provides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time
to remove his/her power wheelchair from a rain storm and retain
wheelchair operation.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions will void your limited warranty.
Do determine and establish your particular safety limits by practicing
bending, reaching and transferring activities in the presence of a qualified
healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in your
seat.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have pick them up from the floor
by reaching between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from
behind, as this may cause the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) to
tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are
reaching as the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) may tip over.
DO NOT use and escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious
bodily injury may occur.
CAUTION
Wheel Locks are NOT brakes. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving
wheelchair with the wheel locks.
DO NOT service or adjust your wheelchair while occupied, unless
otherwise noted.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline that has a water, ice or oil
film.
DO NOT use with broken or missing joystick knob.
DO NOT use if joystick does not spring back to the neutral position or
becomes sticky or sluggish.
