Invacare Veranda 3000 series User Manual page 10

WARNING!
Operating Information
– 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.
– Invacare strongly recommends that anti-tippers be
used at all times.
– The manual wheelchair is intended for indoor and
outdoor use on firm surfaces. When outdoors on
wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers
may not provide the same level of protection against
tip over. DO NOT operate on soft surfaces such as
sand, grass or gravel.
– Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor
angles and/or seat-to-floor heights. Refer to the charts
in 5.12 Adjusting the Anti-Tippers, page 34 for correct
usage and adjustment. If these requirements cannot
be achieved, DO NOT use the wheelchair. Contact
a qualified technician. If changing the seat-to-floor
height with or without a change to seat-to-floor angle,
the correct anti-tippers must be used to maintain a
11/2 to 2-inch ground clearance.
– Engaging the wheel locks may not prevent the
wheelchair from moving on all floor surfaces including
those that may be wet or slick.
– ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into or
out of the wheelchair.
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WARNING!
Operating Information
– ALWAYS use the handrims for self-propulsion.
– DO NOT use the footplate as a platform when getting
in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the
footplates are in the upward position.
WARNING!
Seat Positioning Straps
– 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 strongly recommends
ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional
safeguard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning
strap is a positioning strap 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, strap must be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
– With regards to seat/chest positioning straps - it is the
obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other
healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest
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 wheelchair.
Safety
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