Safety; Specific Risks; Azalea Max And Azalea With Laguna 2 Backrest - Invacare rea azalea assist User Manual

2 Safety

2.1 Specific risks

Below you will find a number of points affecting your
personal safety. Read them carefully! Contact your local
Invacare office or Health Care provider in case you need
assistance.
Invacare is only responsible for product changes carried out
by competent personnel. We reserve the right to make
any changes to equipment and specifications without prior
notice.
Failure to comply with instructions given may result in
personal injury and/or product damage.
The wheelchair must always be equipped with
legrests, footrests, seat cushion and armrests!
For exception regarding the legrests see section: Pelvic belt
WARNING!
Risk of injury
– The wheelchair must always be prescribed by
an authorised personnel or a competent person
with knowledge about seating/positioning and
others related to using a wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of falling
– Check that all parts are attached securely to
the frame.
– Check that all wheels, knobs, screws and nuts
are properly tightened.
– Check that all brakes and anti-tip devices
function correctly.
– Always apply the brake before getting into or
out of the chair.
– Never stand on the foot plates when getting
into or out of the chair, because of the risk of
tipping.
– Changing the seat angle can mean an increased
risk of tipping over.
– The wheelchair must always be equipped with
anti-tip devices.
– Remember that the effectiveness of the
carer-operated brake is reduced in wet and
slippery conditions, as well as when on a slope.
– Be careful to ensure that the rear wheels are
securely attached.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping/falling when using velcro®
backrest
– There is a risk of tipping and injury if the
velcro® straps on the backrest become too
slack. Always check the tension. Also check
that the rear wheels are adjusted to ensure
that there is no risk of tipping.
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WARNING!
Risk of injury
– Never lift the wheelchair by the detachable
armrests, footrests, back brace or by the
adjustable push handles. See section "usage"
for more information.
– The handrims may become hot due to friction,
which may cause injury to your hands.
– When mounting accessories etc. be careful not
to trap your fingers.
– There is always an increased risk of trapping
parts of your body when tilting the wheelchair's
back and seat.
– The width of the seat must not be reduced too
much, as this would increase the pressure from
the armrests to the side of the pelvis.
CAUTION!
Risk of burning
The wheelchair components can heat up when
exposed to external sources of heat.
– Do not expose the wheelchair to strong sunlight
before use.
– Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or
upholstery can, after long exposure to the sun,
reach temperatures over 41°C.
– Before usage, check all components that
come into contact with your skin for their
temperature.
WARNING!
Risk of pressure sores and contracted posture
– The user must not be seated in a tilted position
for a long time. The seating positions needs to
be varied to avoid pressure sores.
CAUTION!
Risk of getting fingers caught
There is always a risk of getting, e.g. fingers
or arms, caught in the moving parts of the
wheelchair.
– Make sure when activating the folding or
insertion mechanisms of moving parts, such as
the removable axle of the rear wheel, folding
backrest or antitipper, that nothing becomes
caught.

2.1.1 Azalea Max and Azalea with Laguna 2 backrest

Azalea with Laguna 2 backrest
WARNING!
Risk of tipping backward
When using the Laguna 2 backrest in the highest
position combined with rear activated tilt and
recline, the risk of tipping backward increases.
– Always check and adjust the balance of the
wheelchair in relation to the individual user.
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