Introduction; General Information; Notes On Transport; Important Symbols In This Manual - Invacare Tornado Service Manual

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Introduction

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General information

These repair instructions contain all the information necessary for maintenance and overhaul of the
wheelchair.
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All maintenance and overhaul work must be carried out in accordance with these repair
instructions.
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Please observe all safety instructions.
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Information about operation or about general maintenance and care work should be taken
from the wheelchair Operating Manual.
• You can find information about ordering spare parts in the spare parts catalogue.
• Use only genuine Invacare® spare parts. Using parts from any other source will void the
warranty!
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We reserve the right to make any alterations on the grounds of technical improvements.
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The wheelchair may only be maintained and overhauled by qualified personnel.
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The minimum requirement for service technicians is relevant training, such as in the cycle or
orthopaedic mechanics fields, or suitably long-term job experience.
- Experience and knowledge of electrical measuring devices (Multimeter)
is also a requirement.
- Special Invacare training sessions are recommended.
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Alterations to the wheelchair, which occur as a result of incorrectly or improperly executed
maintenance or overhaul work lead to the exclusion of all liability on the part of INVACARE.
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If you have any problems or questions please contact INVACARE SERVICE.
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Notes on transport

• If the wheelchair has to be shipped back to the manufacturer for major repairs, you should
always use the original packaging for transport.
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You should also include as accurate a fault description as possible.
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Important symbols in this manual

WARNING!
This symbol warns you of danger!
• Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!
EXPLOSION HAZARD!
This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard, which can be caused by excessive tyre
pressure in a pneumatic tyre!
• Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!
BURN HAZARD!
This symbol warns you of burns due, for example, to leaking battery acid!
• Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!
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