Safety/Handling Of Wheelchairs - Invacare Veranda 3000 series User Manual

Invacare ® Veranda™ 3000/4000
WARNING!
Wheel Locks
– If the wheelchair is equipped with push to lock wheel
locks, elevating legrests, and wheel lock extension
handles, the wheel lock extension handles MUST
be removed before swinging the elevating legrests
to the side, otherwise injury or damage may result.
Interference between the top of the elevating legrest
and the wheel lock extension handle causes the wheel
lock to disengage.
WARNING!
Hand Grips
– When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use only
a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water.
Verify that grips are dry prior to use. Use of soap or
ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the
hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Failure to
observe this warning may result in injury to the user
or bystanders.
– If the wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature
(above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or
becomes wet, prior to use, ensure that the handgrips
DO NOT twist on the handle. Otherwise, damage
or injury may occur.
WARNING!
Tire Information
– Replacement of the tire or tube MUST be performed
by a qualified technician.
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WARNING!
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.
WARNING!
Weight Limitation
– The Tracer Veranda 4000 and 3000 wheelchairs have
a weight limitation of 300 lbs (136 kg).

2.2 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs

"Safety and Handling" of the wheelchair requires the close attention
of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points
out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the
safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to
practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable
in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural
barriers.
Use this information only as a "basic" guide. The techniques that are
discussed on the following pages have been used successfully by many.
Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily
living activities that may differ from those described in this manual.
Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works
best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may
encounter, however, ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this
manual MUST be followed. Techniques in this manual are a starting
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