Special Notes - Invacare Top End Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or
property damage. Refer to the table below for definitions of the signal words.
SIGNAL WORD
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE.
Serial number information is located under the seat of the chair.
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.
Some countries require product returned for service be cleaned and sanitized. Please consult
your dealer prior to returning product.
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS
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.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF
THE DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO
DETERMINE IF A SEATING POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE
EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device
withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt
MUST be replaced immediately.
Because TOP END wheelchairs are made to the specifications of the original owners it is unlikely
that refurbished product would be suitable to other user's needs.
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SPECIAL NOTES

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in prop-
erty damage, minor injury or both.
NOTICE
MEANING
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Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs
SPECIAL NOTES