Special Notes - Invacare Ranger II Basic Service Manual

WARNING/SPECIAL NOTES
THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED
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DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST
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READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL AND THE OWNER'S
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MANUAL SUPPLIED WITH THE WHEELCHAIR. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO
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UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS,
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CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR
S WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices
which could result in personal injury or property damage.
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NO-
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TICE.
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WHEELCHAIR USER
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of
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wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of
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wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare
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professional capable of making such a selection.
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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 trans-
portation systems.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME
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 MAY OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
WARNING
BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

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