General; Information About The User Manual; Symbols In This Manual; Warranty - Invacare XLT User Manual

XLT

1 General

1.1 Information about the User Manual

Thank you for choosing an Invacare® wheelchair.
This User Manual contains important information about using the
wheelchair. In order to ensure safety when using your wheelchair,
read the User Manual carefully and follow the safety information.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without
notice.
If your vision is impaired, you can view the user manual as a PDF file
on the Internet at www.invacare.com and enlarge it on-screen as
required. If you cannot enlarge the texts and graphics sufficiently,
please contact the Invacare® distributor for your country;
® addresses on the reverse of this document. If necessary, we
will provide you with a high resolution PDF file of the user manual.
Moreover, you can have the PDF file read out to you with the aid of
suitable programs using special language functions on your computer
(e.g. in Adobe®Reader®X: Shift+Ctrl+Y).
The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from the
descriptions and diagrams given here due to the wide range
of models available.
For latest important product information (eg.: product safety
notices, product recalls, ...), please refer to our website at
www.invacare.eu.com, your local specialized dealer or contact
Invacare® in your country (for addresses, see back page of this
manual).

1.2 Symbols in this manual

In this User Manual warnings are indicated by symbols. The warning
symbols are accompanied by a heading that indicates the severity
of the danger.
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in
serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in
minor or slight injury if it is not avoided.
IMPORTANT!
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in
damage to property if it is not avoided.
Gives useful tips, recommendations and information
for efficient, trouble-free use.
This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC
concerning medical devices. The launch date of this
product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity.
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1.3 Warranty

Invacare guarantees that their wheelchairs are free from defects and
are fully functional. The warranty covers all faults and defects which
are verifiably attributable to faulty construction, substandard materials
or poor workmanship. Warranty claims against the manufacturer may
only be made by the distributor and not by the user of the product.
The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, the consequences
of improper handling or damage, poor maintenance and incorrect
assembly or commissioning by the purchaser or a third person or
faults which are attributable to circumstances beyond our control.
Wearing parts are not covered by the guarantee. The warranty
is voided if modifications are made to the product which were
not authorized and not performed by the specialist dealer or if
inappropriate accessories or spare parts are used. The warranty does
not cover consequential costs arising from the rectification of defects
such as freight and travel expenses, labor costs, fees etc.
The term of the warranty is 24 months.
Furthermore, the terms and conditions are part of the general terms
and conditions particular to the individual countries in which the
product is sold.

1.4 Standards and Regulations

Quality is fundamental to the company's operation, working within
the disciplines of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
The wheelchair has been tested in accordance with EN 12183. It
includes a test for flammability (EN 1021-2 and ISO 8191-2).
Invacare is continuously working towards ensuring that the company's
impact on the environment, locally and globally, is reduced to a
minimum. We use only REACH compliant materials and components.

1.5 Intended use

This Active Wheelchair is intended to provide mobility to persons
limited to a sitting position.
Indications
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Disabled persons ages 12 and up (adolescents and adults) with
mobility difficulties and a restriction to a sitting position.
Contraindications
There are no contraindications associated with proper use.
This active wheelchair needs to be prescribed and fit to your
specific health condition.

1.6 Service life

The expected service life is five years, presuming that the product is
used daily and in accordance with safety instructions, maintenance
instructions and intended use, stated in this manual.

1.7 Copyright protection

This User Manual is protected by copyright. It may not be reprinted
or copied or transferred to third parties in part or in full without the
prior written consent of the manufacturer.
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