Special Notes - Invacare ORBIT Service Manual

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which
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could result in personal injury or property damage.
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NO-
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TICE.
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WHEELCHAIR USER
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As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs
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to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be
used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of
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making such a selection.
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WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAP
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Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while
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in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-
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down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any
type.
It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seat-
ing in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto
industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAP - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE
DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF
A SEATING RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIP-
MENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEEL-
CHAIR.
TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS:
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The Invacare Orbit wheelchair MUST be operated by a HEALTHCARE professional or assistant
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ANTERIOR (FORWARD) TILT
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Anterior (forward) tilt is a feature of this wheelchair designed for the USE OF A HEALTHCARE
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PROFESSIONAL or ASSISTANT ONLY. Repositioning of the limit stops to obtain the anterior
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(forward) tilt must NEVER be performed by the wheelchair user. When anterior (forward) tilt is
needed, it must ALWAYS be performed by a HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL or ASSISTANT. Make
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sure the occupant of the wheelchair is properly positioned and always engage both wheel locks.
DO NOT operate the wheelchair when the seat frame is in the anterior (forward) tilt position
(seat frame is at approximately 10
and the assistant(s).
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY
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NOTICE
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forward tilt). Serious bodily injury may occur to the patient
WARNING
RESULT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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