Safety Information On The Electrical System - Invacare Storm4 X-plore User Manual

Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series
CAUTION!
Risk of fire or breaking down due to electric
devices being connected
– Do not connect any electric devices to your mobility
device that are not expressly certified by Invacare for
this purpose. Have all electrical installations done by
your authorized Invacare dealer.

2.2 Safety information on the electrical system

DANGER!
Risk of death, serious injury, or damage
Misuse of the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to
start smoking, sparking, or burning. Death, serious
injury, or damage may occur due to fire.
– DO NOT use the wheelchair other than its intended
purpose.
– If the wheelchair starts smoking, sparking, or burning,
discontinue using the wheelchair and seek service
IMMEDIATELY.
DANGER!
Risk of fire
Switched on lamps produce heat. If you cover the lamps
with fabrics such as clothes, there is a risk that the fabric
may catch fire.
– NEVER cover the light system with fabric.
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DANGER!
Risk of death, serious injury, or damage
Corroded electrical components due to water or liquid
exposure can result in death, serious injury, or damage.
– Minimize exposure of electrical components to water
and/or liquids.
– Electrical components damaged by corrosion MUST
be replaced immediately.
– Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to
water/liquids may require replacement of electrical
components more frequently.
DANGER!
Risk of death or serious injury
Failure to observe these warnings can cause an electrical
short resulting in death, serious injury, or damage to
the electrical system.
– The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable MUST connect
to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal(s)/post(s). The
NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable MUST connect
to the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal(s)/post(s).
– NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s)
to contact BOTH battery post(s) at the same time.
An electrical short may occur and serious injury or
damage may occur.
– Install protective caps on positive and negative battery
terminals.
– Replace cable(s) immediately if cable(s) insulation
becomes damaged.
– DO NOT remove fuse or mounting hardware from
POSITIVE (+) red battery cable mounting screw.
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