Invacare apollo indoor mk iv User Manual page 12

SAFEGUARDING OTHERS
We want you to get the most out of your INVACARE powered wheelchair, ensuring that the safety of
yourself and others is never in jeopardy. If you are in any doubt about safe techniques, handling or care of the
powered wheelchair, contact a recognised expert before putting yourself and others at risk.
CLIMATIC TESTING
• INVACARE has tested its power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 'Climatic Test'. This
provides the user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelchair from a rain
storm and retain wheelchair operation.
• Do not leave your powered wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind.
• Do not use your powered wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom while taking a shower.
• Do not leave your powered wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time.
• Direct exposure to rain or dampness will cause the chair to malfunction electrically and mechanically; may
cause the chair to prematurely rust.
• Do not use the joystick if the boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked,
replace immediately.
BATTERIES
• The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle
gel cell batteries.
• Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or operating your powered
wheelchair.
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