A Note To Wheelchair Attendants - Invacare AVIVA FX User Manual

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Invacare® AVIVA™ FX
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improper operation may change the normal balance,
center of gravity or weight distribution of the
wheelchair causing injury or damage.
-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.
-ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you
are turning. Shifting your weight in the
opposite direction of the turn may cause the
inside drive wheel to lose traction.
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury
Impacting objects in the surrounding environment can
cause serious injury.
-When maneuvering the wheelchair around, ALWAYS
have assured cleared distance with all objects in
environment.
WARNING!
-Always check grips for looseness before using the
wheelchair. If loose, contact a qualified technician for
instructions.
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WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Unintended movement or operation of wheelchair
may cause injury or damage.
-Turn power OFF BEFORE entering or exiting the
wheelchair.
-Close supervision and attention is needed
when operating the wheelchair near children
pets or people with physical/mental disabilities.
Turn power off.
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.

6.1.1 A Note to Wheelchair Attendants

When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember
to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend
your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or traversing curbs or
other impediments.
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