Safety
WARNING!
Wheel Locks
– If the wheelchair is equipped with push to lock
wheel locks, elevating legrests, and wheel lock
extension handles, the wheel lock extension
handles MUST be removed before swinging the
elevating legrests to the side, otherwise injury
or damage may result. Interference between
the top of the elevating legrest and the wheel
lock extension handle causes the wheel lock
to disengage.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
– The hanging of additional load (back pack or
similar
items)
onto
your
chair
backposts
can
affect
the
rearward
stability
of
your
wheelchair,
especially
when
used
in
combination
with
angle
adjustable
backrests.
–
Invacare
strongly
recommend
the
use
of
anti-tipper
(available
as
an
option)
when
using
your
backposts
with
additional
load.
WARNING!
Hand Grips
– When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas
use only a clean towel lightly dampened with
cool water. Verify that grips are dry prior to
use. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning
solutions will result in the hand grips sliding
off the cane assembly. Failure to observe this
warning may result in injury to the user or
bystanders.
– If the wheelchair is exposed to extreme
temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high
humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use,
ensure that the handgrips DO NOT twist on
the handle. Otherwise, damage or injury may
occur.
WARNING!
Tire Information
– Replacement of the tire or tube MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
2.2 Safety devices
WARNING!
Risk of accidents
Safety devices that are incorrectly set or no longer
working (brakes, antitipper) can cause accidents.
– Always check that the safety devices are
working before you use the wheelchair and
have them checked regularly by a qualified
technician/dealer.
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