Safety; General Safety Notes - Invacare FDX User Manual

Invacare® FDX®

2 Safety

2.1 General Safety Notes

DANGER!
Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage
Lighted cigarettes dropped onto an upholstered
seating system can cause a fire resulting in
death, serious injury, or damage. Mobility device
occupants are at particular risk of death or
serious injury from these fires and resulting
fumes because they may not have the ability to
move away from the mobility device.
– DO NOT smoke while using this mobility device.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Improper monitoring or maintenance may cause
injury, damage or death due to ingestion or
choking on parts or materials.
– Closely supervise children, pets, or people with
physical/mental disabilities.
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WARNING!
Risk of Death, Serious Injury or Damage
Improper routing of cables may cause a tripping
entanglement or strangulation hazard that may
result in death, serious injury or damage.
– Ensure all cables are routed and secured
properly.
– Ensure there are no loops of excess cable
extending away from the wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of injury if mobility device is used in any
other way than the purpose described in this
manual
– Only ever use the mobility device in accordance
with the instructions in this user manual.
– Pay strict attention to the safety information.
WARNING!
Risk of injury if the mobility device is driven
when ability to operate a vehicle is impaired by
medication or alcohol
– Never drive the mobility device under the
influence of medication or alcohol. If necessary,
the mobility device must be operated by an
attendant who is physically and mentally able.
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