Dealer/Technician Information; Special Notes - Invacare Force Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

DEALER/TECHNICIAN INFORMATION

DEALER/TECHNICIAN
The term ʺqualified technicianʺ in this manual refers to an Invacare qualified technician
or a Shimano ® certified bicycle repair technician.
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.
HANDCYCLE USER
As a manufacturer of handcycles, Invacare endeavors to supply a handcycle to meet
many needs of the end user. However, final selection of a handcycle to be used by an
individual rests solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of
making such a selection.
HANDCYCLE TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS
Invacare recommends that handcycle users NOT be transported in vehicles of any
kind while in a handcycle. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not
approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a handcycle, in
a moving vehicle of any type.
As regards restraints - seat positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME
dealer, therapists and other health care 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 handcycle.
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.
Recumbent Handcycle Series
INFORMATION

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 property damage.
NOTICE
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MEANING
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