Procedure 1 General Guidelines; Repair Or Service Information; Operating Information - Invacare Arrow RWD Service Manual

PROCEDURE 1
This Procedure Includes the Following:

Repair or Service Information

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Operating Information

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Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs
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REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION
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Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by individuals certified by
Invacare. The final tuning adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of
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the wheelchair. Damage to the equipment could occur under these circumstances. If
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non-certified individuals perform any work on these units, the warranty is void.
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E OPERATING INFORMATION
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Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field
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or persons fully conversant with this process and the driver's capabilities. Incorrect
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S settings could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the chair and to sur-
rounding property.
After the wheelchair has been set-up, check to make sure that the wheelchair per-
forms to the specifications entered during the set-up procedure. If the wheelchair
does NOT perform to specifications, turn the wheelchair OFF immediately and reenter
set-up specifications. Repeat this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifi-
cations.
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 drive over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair
to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the chair.
DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare.
DO NOT leave the power button ON when entering or exiting your wheelchair.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
DO NOT use the 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.
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap.
TIRE PRESSURE
DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (P.S.I.). DO NOT
overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode
and cause bodily harm. The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the
tire.
GENERAL WARNINGS
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
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