Stairways And Escalators - Invacare TDXSP2V User Manual

Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Grease may leak from the gearbox and cause
injury or damage from falling or fire.
– Follow the maintenance instructions in this
manual.
– Routinely inspect the gearbox for grease
leakage.
If the gearbox is leaking grease:
– Stop use immediately.
– Keep the product away from sparks, flame, and
open heat sources.
– Contact your provider or Invacare for repair.
DANGER!
Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage
Missing attaching hardware could cause instability
resulting in death, serious injury or damage.
– Ensure all attaching hardware is present and
tightened securely.
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2.1.2 Stairways and Escalators

WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Improper use on stairways and escalators may
cause injury, damage or death.
– DO NOT attempt to move an occupied
wheelchair between floors using a stairway or
escalator.
– DO NOT attempt to move an empty power
wheelchair between floors using an escalator.
– Observe and follow all safety warnings.
– Use instructions provided for safe transportation
between floors.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improper lifting technique may cause injury or
damage.
– Use proper lifting techniques, assistance and
gear such as straps when available when lifting
heavy loads.
When using a stairway to move the wheelchair and
any accessories, move all wheelchair components
away from the stairway prior to reassembly.
• Use an elevator or other accepted safe means of
transportation between floors.
• Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move
an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs.
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