Invacare Aquatec Dot User Manual Download

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1 Introduction

This user manual contains important information about the
handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the
product, read the user manual carefully and follow the safety
instructions.

Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications
without further notice.

Before reading this document, make sure you have the latest
version. You find the latest version as a PDF on the Invacare
website.

If you find that the font size in the printed document is
difficult to read, you can download the PDF version from the
website. The PDF can then be scaled on screen to a font size
that is more comfortable for you.

In case of a serious incident with the product, you should
inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in
your country.

2 Warranty Information

We provide a manufacturer’s warranty for the product
in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of
Business in the respective countries.

Warranty claims can only be made through the provider from
whom the product was obtained.

3 Compliance

Quality is fundamental to the company’s operation, working
within the disciplines of ISO 13485.

This product features the CE mark, in compliance with the
Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 Class I. The launch date
of this product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity.

We are continuously working towards ensuring that the
company’s impact on the environment, locally and globally, is
reduced to a minimum.

We only use REACH compliant materials and components.

3.1 Product-specific Standards

The product has been tested and conforms to EN 12182
(Assistive products for persons with disability) and related
standards. For further information about local standards and
regulations, contact your local Invacare representative. See
addresses at the end of this document.

4 Service Life

The expected service life of this product is three years when
used daily and in accordance with the safety instructions,
maintenance intervals and correct use, stated in this manual.
The effective service life can vary according to frequency and
intensity of use.

5 Limitation of Liability

Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from:

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Non-compliance with the user manual

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Incorrect use

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Natural wear and tear

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Incorrect assembly or set-up by the purchaser or a third
party

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Technical modifications

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Unauthorised modifications and/or use of unsuitable
spare parts

6 Safety

6.1 Safety Information

WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage

Improper use of this product may cause injury
or damage.

– If you are unable to understand the warnings,

cautions or instructions, contact a health care
professional or provider before attempting to
use this equipment.

– 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 user manual, service manual or instruction
sheet supplied with this product or optional
equipment.

WARNING!
Risk of Falling!

– Do not use if defective.
– Do not make any unauthorized alterations or

modifications to the product.

– Do not move or displace the product under load

or during use.

– Do not stand on this product.
– Do not use as a climbing aid.
– Do not use for transfer from the side or partial

load.

– Do not sit on the product if not all four legs

have full contact to the ground.

– All four leg tips must be in contact with shower

/ tub floor at all times and on an even surface.

– Do not use or store the product outdoors.
– Do not tilt.