General; Introduction; Symbols In This Manual - Invacare Dragon User Manual

Invacare® Dragon

1 General

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing an Invacare product.
This user manual contains important information about the
handling of the product. In order to ensure safety when
using the product, read the user manual carefully and follow
the safety instructions.
Before reading this manual, make sure you have the latest
version. You find the latest version as a pdf on the Invacare
website (see back page of this manual). If you find that the
font size in the print version of the user manual is difficult
to read, you can download the pdf from the website. The
pdf can then be scaled on screen to a font size that is more
comfortable for you.
This mobility device has been constructed for a large circle
of users with different requirements.
The decision whether the model is suitable for the user
may only be taken by medical specialists with appropriate
expertise.
Some maintenance and settings can be performed by the
user or his/hers attendants. Certain adjustments do however
require technical training and may only be carried out by
your Invacare specialist provider. Refer to the Inspection
checks chapter in 9 Maintenance, page 65. Damages and
errors caused by nonobservance of the user manual or as
a result of incorrect maintenance are excluded from all
guarantees.
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For more information about the product, for example
product safety notices and product recalls, contact your local
Invacare representative. For address and website see back
page of this manual.

1.2 Symbols in this manual

In this manual, hazard statements are indicated by symbols.
The symbols are accompanied by a signal word that indicates
the severity of the risk.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result
in serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result
in minor or slight injury if it is not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result
in damage to property if it is not avoided.
Gives useful tips, recommendations and
information for efficient, trouble-free use.
This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC
concerning medical devices. The launch date
of this product is stated in the CE declaration
of conformity.
This symbol identifies a list of various tools,
components and items which you will need in
order to carry out certain work.
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