Invacare Top End Paul Schulte Signature BB Operator And Maintenance Manual page 16

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the
wheelchair may tip over.
DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may
occur. Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should
be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are
transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to prevent the wheels from
moving.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.
DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair to
turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair.
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.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by
means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user
or damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
Check all allen screws that secure the footrest/raised footrest system to the chair frame
before using the wheelchair, especially if engaging in any contact sport.
Anti‐tippers MUST BE attached at all times. Inasmuch as the anti‐tippers are an option on
this wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti‐tippers), Invacare strongly
recommends ordering the anti‐tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
Anti‐tippers MUST be used at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel
surfaces, anti‐tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tip over. Extra
caution MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces.
Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the
wheelchair is unoccupied.
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP
is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the seat positioning
strap), Invacare Top End strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an
additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety
device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear
appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately.
ALWAYS use the handrims for self‐propulsion. Inasmuch as the handrims are an option
on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly
recommends ordering the handrims as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
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