Section 1-General Guidelines; Important Information; Seating Pressure Warning; Installation Warnings - Invacare InTouch 1143199 Owners Operating & 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, Ser-
vice Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional equip-
ment. 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.

Important Information

The best way to avoid problems related to pressure sores is to understand their causes
and your role in a skin management program.
Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you have any questions regarding
weight relief, self‐examination of skin, or individual limitations and needs.
All seating systems should be selected carefully. Working with your therapist, physician
and equipment supplier is the best way to assure that a seating system choice matches
your individual needs.
As the needs of the individual become more complex, the Propel Back evaluation
becomes more important.
The Propel Back is not designed for use with tilt‐in‐space and/or recline model
wheelchairs.

Seating Pressure Warning

Skin condition should be checked frequently after the installation and use of any new
seating system.

Installation Warnings

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all attaching
hardware is tightened securely.
DO NOT install the Propel Back assembly onto back canes with an outside diameter
greater than 1‐inch or less than .86‐inch ‐ otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Ensure the Propel Back is properly secured to the wheelchair before using.
The Propel Back MUST be resting flush against the tabs on the cane mounting brackets.
Both right and left back latches MUST be fully engaged.
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Part No 1143199 InTouch Propel Back