Invacare Wheelchair Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual page 7

GENERAL GUIDELINES
ELECTRICAL
EXTREME care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric circuits. Contact
your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen.
Grounding Instructions:
DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with
or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protec-
tion against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the per-
sonal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the
two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accor-
dance with the National Electrical Code. If you must use an extension cord, use ONLY a three-wire
extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected. In addi-
tion, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE WARNING TAGS on some equipment. DO NOT remove these
tags. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or operating your
wheelchair.
BATTERIES
Only deep cycle, sealed case construction batteries should be used in this device.
RAIN TEST
INVACARE has tested it's power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 "Rain Test". This pro-
vides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelchair from a rain
storm and retain wheelchair operation.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind.
DO NOT use power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom while taking a shower.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time.
Direct exposure to rain or dampness will cause the chair to malfunction electrically and mechanically;
may cause the chair to prematurely rust.
Check to ensure that the battery covers are secured in place, joystick boot is NOT torn or cracked
where water can enter and that all electrical connections are secure at all times.
DO NOT use the joystick if the boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked,
replace IMMEDIATELY.
WEIGHT TRAINING
Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare
wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses
said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR BODILY INJURY AND
THE WARRANTY IS VOID.
WEIGHT LIMITATION
The EXCEL has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. Refer to PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION in PRO-
CEDURE 1 of this manual.
The Power 9000 has a weight limitation of 250 lbs.
Invacare recommends that only heavy-duty constructed wheelchairs should be used for indi-
viduals weighing more than 250 lbs. Further, the activity level of the individual wheelchair user is
important. For instance, a 170 lbs. active wheelchair user could subject the wheelchair to more
stress than a 250 lbs. user. Invacare recommends that very active users consider the use of heavy-
duty constructed wheelchairs.
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