Invacare A-4 User Manual page 10

2 SAFETY
WARNING
Wheelchair User
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user.
However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare
professional capable of making such a selection.
Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints
Invacare recommends that wheelchair users not be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the
Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a
moving vehicle of any type.
It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and
use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair
transportation systems.
Stability
The position of the footrest, seat angle, back angle, seating system/upholstery, caster size and position, rear wheel size and position, use
of anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the
ten may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. EXTREME care must be taken when changing the stability of the wheelchair.
To maintain maximum stability, the rear wheels should be left in the factory setting. Moving the rear wheels forward causes the
wheelchair to decrease in stability.
ALWAYS ensure stability before moving the rear wheels forward. Test wheelchair before it is occupied by the end user to ensure safety.
Invacare® A-4® Wheelchair
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