Safety; General Guidelines - Invacare Jasmine User Manual

2 Safety

2.1 General Guidelines

DANGER!
Risk Of Death, Injury, Or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury
or damage.
– If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare
professional, dealer or technical personnel
before attempting to use this equipment.
– Do not use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely
reading and understanding these instructions
and any additional instructional material such
as user manuals, service manuals or instruction
sheets supplied with this product or optional
equipment.
Continued use of the product with damaged parts
could lead to the product malfunctioning, causing
injury to the user and/or caregiver.
– Check ALL product components and carton for
damage, and test components before use. DO
NOT use product if components are damaged
or if product is not working properly. Contact a
qualified technician or Invacare for repair.
NOTICE
– The information contained in this document is
subject to change without notice.
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WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
The product can be used indoors or outdoors.
Some surfaces may cause the product to be
unstable and cause injury or damage.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Excessive moisture will damage the product and
may cause injury if the product is used in the
shower or bath area. Make sure to dry the
product carefully.
– DO NOT use the product in the shower or bath
or in any prolonged moisture environment.
Invacare recommends that the patient be
transferred to a shower chair or use other
means for bathing.
– Ensure that the product is wiped clean of any
moisture after use.
– DO NOT store the product in a damp area or
damp condition.
– Periodically inspect all components of the
product for signs of corrosion or damage.
Replace parts that are corroded or damaged.
– Avoid using this product on an incline. Invacare
recommends that the product only be used on
a flat surface.
– DO NOT roll product over uneven surfaces that
may cause the patient to tip over.
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