Invacare Arrow RWD Service Manual page 9

GENERAL GUIDELINES
ELECTRICAL
Grounding Instructions:
DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any
plug used with or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong
(grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong
wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the
customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle re-
placed with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the
National Electrical Code. If you must use an extension cord, use ONLY a three-wire
extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the device being con-
nected. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE WARNING TAGS on some
equipment. DO NOT remove these tags.
BATTERIES
The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on
the use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries. Invacare strongly
recommends their use as the power source for this unit.
Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or
operating your wheelchair.
RAIN TEST
INVACARE has tested it's power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9
"Rain Test". This provides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remove
his/her power wheelchair from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind.
DO NOT use power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom while
taking a shower.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time.
Direct exposure to rain or dampness will cause the chair to malfunction electrically
and mechanically; may cause the chair to prematurely rust.
Check to ensure that the battery covers are secured in place, joystick boot is NOT
torn or cracked where water can enter and that all electrical connections are
secure at all times.
DO NOT use the joystick if the boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot becomes
torn or cracked, replace IMMEDIATELY.
WEIGHT TRAINING
Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training
apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat
for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight
training apparatus, INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR BODILY INJURY AND THE
WARRANTY IS VOID.
GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED)
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