Transport; Safety Information; Folding And Unfolding The Wheelchair - Invacare Alu Lite User Manual

7 Transport

7.1 Safety information

WARNING!
Risk of injury during transport
The wheelchair is not approved to be transported
in vehicles, using the ordinary attachment points.
– Do not transfer the wheelchair either occupied
or unoccupied in vehicles using the ordinary
attachment points.
– Transport the wheelchair as luggage, for
example in the trunk of a vehicle.
WARNING!
Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly
secured
In the event of an accident, braking manoeuvre,
etc. you may suffer serious injuries from flying
wheelchair parts.
– Firmly secure all wheelchair components in
the means of transport to prevent them from
coming loose during the journey.
IMPORTANT!
Excessive wear and abrasion could affect the
strength of load-bearing parts.
– Do not pull your wheelchair across abrasive
surfaces without the wheels fitted (e.g. pulling
the frame over tarmac).
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7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair

Folding the wheelchair
1. Remove the seat cushion, if present.
2. Fold the backbrace, if present.
3. Fold the foot plates upwards.
4. Pull the seat cover upwards.
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