Repair And Service Information; Operating Information - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Repair and Service Information

Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the
wheelchair is unoccupied.

Operating Information

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with
Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested
by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
Anti‐Tippers MUST be used at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel
surfaces, anti‐tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tip over. Extra
caution MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.
DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair to
turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
DO determine and establish your particular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching
and transferring activities in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before
attempting active use of the wheelchair.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in your seat.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching
down between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you as this may
cause the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the
wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) may tip over.
DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may
occur.
DO NOT use footplates as a platform. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure
that the footplates are in the upward position or swing footrests towards the outside of
the chair.
Non‐Recliners ONLY ‐ Make sure the back is locked securely before using the wheelchair
‐ otherwise injury can occur.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be
taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters toward the object you are transferring
onto. When transferring to and from the wheelchair, always engage both wheel locks.
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