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Adjustable ASBA Seats
WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Damaged parts due to collision or impact may result
in injury, damage or death.
– Seek immediate attention and service if wheelchair is
involved in a collision or impact event. This includes,
but is not limited to, vehicle accidents, mishandling and
impact events where the wheelchair strikes something
or is struck by something that may cause damage.
– Ensure your wheelchair is working properly and is
inspected by a qualified Invacare technician if the
wheelchair is involved in a collision or impact event.
2.1.1 Stability and Balance
WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Improper use of wheelchair may cause instability and
may result in injury, damage or death. The stability of
the wheelchair is adversely affected by additional weight
that shifts the center of gravity.
– This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate
one individual. DO NOT operate with additional
person(s).
– DO NOT carry heavy objects on your lap while
operating the wheelchair.
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WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improper position and activity, such as reaching, bending
or transferring may change the normal balance, center of
gravity or weight distribution of the wheelchair causing
injury or damage.
– Observe and follow all instructions and warnings
regarding reach, weight, balance and positioning.
– Determine and establish your particular safety limits.
Practice bending, reaching and transferring activities
in several combinations in the presence of a qualified
healthcare professional before attempting active use
of the wheelchair.
– DO NOT move beyond the center of gravity.
– DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any
further than the length of the armrests.
– DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to
move forward in the seat or pick them up from the
floor by reaching down between your knees.
– DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward
the direction you are reaching.
– DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
– DO NOT lean over the top of the back of the
wheelchair.
2.1.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and
transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause
a change to the normal balance, center of gravity, and weight
distribution of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your
particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring
activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified
healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair
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