Set Up - Invacare FDX User Manual

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT
IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Check all parts for shipping damage and test before using.
In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Invacare/Carrier
for further instruction
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to
supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs
of the end user. However, final selection of the type of
wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with
the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of
making such a selection. Invacare recommends working
with a qualified rehab technology provider, such as an ATP,
(Assisstive Technology Professional).

1.3.1 Set Up

WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Incorrect set up of this wheelchair performed by
users/caregivers or unqualified technicians can result in
injury or damage.
– User/Caregivers- DO NOT attempt to set up this
wheelchair.
– Initial set up of this wheelchair MUST be performed
by a qualified technician.
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DANGER!
Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage
Continued use of the wheelchair that is not set to the
correct specifications may cause erratic behavior of the
wheelchair resulting in death, serious injury, or damage.
– Performance adjustments should only be made by
professionals of the healthcare field or persons
fully conversant with this process and the driver's
capabilities.
– After the wheelchair has been set up/adjusted, check
to make sure that the wheelchair performs to the
specifications entered during the set up procedure. If
the wheelchair does not perform to specifications,
turn the wheelchair Off immediately and reenter set
up specifications. Contact Invacare, if wheelchair still
does not perform to correct specifications.
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Moving the seating system from the factory setting may
reduce driver control, wheelchair stability, traction
and increase caster wear resulting in serious injury or
damage.
– Move the seating system ONLY when necessary to fit
the wheelchair to the user.
– If the seating system must be moved, ALWAYS inspect
the wheelchair to ensure the front rigging DOES NOT
interfere with the front casters.
– If the seating system must be moved, ALWAYS
inspect to ensure the wheelchair DOES NOT easily
tip forward or backward.
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