Safety And Assembly Instructions; Symbols Used In These Service Instructions; Before Any Inspection Or Repair Work - Invacare Meteor Service Manual

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Safety and assembly instructions

The safety instructions are intended as prevention of accidents at work and it is imperative that they
are observed.
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Symbols used in these service instructions

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NOTE:
This symbol identifies notes on correct carrying out of service measures, in addition to spe-
cialities and simplifications during disassembly and reassembly.
Caution:
The Caution symbol identifies potential hazards for the service technician or
for the Invacare® Meteor. Always take careful note of any safety instructions
identified through the use of this symbol. Serious injury hazards or danger to
life are additionally identified through the use of the "Hazard!" symbol.
2.2

Before any inspection or repair work

Caution:
HAZARD!
Please note the high weight of some components. This applies especially to
removal of drive units and batteries. Make sure that you are able to remove
and deposit the components safely during the relevant disassembly work.
Caution:
HAZARD!
Danger of injury! Remove any metal watches or rings or metal chains
before carrying out any service work on the batteries. Risk of short-
circuit at batteries or any cables or components directly connected with
the batteries. A short-circuit can lead to serious injuries.
Read this repair manual and the relevant operating manual carefully through before carrying out any
work and observe all information given there. Observe the minimum requirements for carrying out the
work (see chapter entitled " General information).
The Invacare® Meteor must be switched off before removal of voltage-carrying components. First
remove the negative and then the positive terminal clamp from the battery, and then remove the bat-
teries.
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