Section 1-General Guidelines; Repair Or Service Information; Operation Information - Invacare Lynx L-4 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these
instructions and any additional instructional material such as Owner's Manuals,
Service Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional
equipment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions,
contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting
to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

Repair or Service Information

Set-up of the Electronics Control Unit is to be performed only by a qualified technician.
The final adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the scooter. Damage
to the equipment could occur if improperly set-up or adjusted.
DO NOT service or adjust your powered scooter while occupied, unless otherwise noted.
Scooters should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion (water exposure,
incontinence, etc.). Electrical components damaged by corrosion should be replaced
IMMEDIATELY.
Scooters that are used by incontinent users and/or are frequently exposed to water may
require replacement of electrical components more frequently.

Operation 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.
Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or
persons fully conversant with this process and the driver's capabilities. Incorrect settings
could cause injury to the driver, bystanders and damage to the scooter and to
surrounding property.
Before using the scooter, verify that the motor is plugged into the harness.
DO NOT connect any medical devices such as ventilators, life support machines, etc., to
the battery. This could cause unexpected failure of the device and the powered scooter.
DO NOT operate the powered scooter until you have checked that the surroundings are
clear and that the area is safe for travel.
DO NOT make sharp turns in the FORWARD or REVERSE direction at excessive speed.
Failure to observe the warning can cause the scooter to tip over and may result in injury
to user and/or damage to the product.
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