General; Introduction; General Information; Notes On Shipping - Invacare Colibri Service Manual

Invacare® Colibri

1 General

1.1 Introduction

This document contains important information about
assembly, adjustment and advanced maintenance of the
product. To ensure safety when handling the product, read
this document and the user manual carefully and follow
the safety instructions.
Find the user manual on Invacare's website or contact
your Invacare representative. See addresses at the end
of this document.
Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications
without further notice.
Before reading this document, make sure you have the
latest version. You find the latest version as a PDF on the
Invacare website.
For pre-sale and user information, see the user manual.
For more information about the product, for example
product safety notices and product recalls, contact your
Invacare representative. See addresses at the end of this
document.

1.2 General information

• Service and maintenance work must be carried out
taking this service manual into account.
• It is imperative that you observe safety information.
• Information about operation or about general
maintenance and care work on the mobility device
should be taken from service manual.
• You can find information about ordering spare parts
in the spare parts catalogue.
• Spare parts must match original Invacare parts.
Only use spare parts which have been approved by
Invacare.
• We reserve the right to make any alterations on the
grounds of technical improvements.
• For more information about the product, for example
product safety notices and product recalls, contact
your local Invacare representative. For address and
website see back page of this manual.
• The mobility device may only be maintained and
overhauled by qualified personnel.
• The minimum requirement for service technicians is
suitable training, such as in the cycle or orthopedic
mechanics fields, or sufficiently long-term job
experience.
– Experience in the use of electrical measuring
equipment (multimeters) is also a requirement.
– Special Invacare training is recommended.
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• Alterations to the mobility device which occur
as a result of incorrectly or improperly executed
maintenance or overhaul work lead to the exclusion
of all liability on the side of Invacare.
• If you have any problems or questions contact your
provider.

1.3 Notes on shipping

• If the mobility device has to be shipped back to the
manufacturer for major repairs, you should always
use the original packaging for transport.
• Please attach a precise description of the fault.

1.4 Symbols in this manual

In this manual, hazard statements are indicated by
symbols. The symbols are accompanied by a signal word
that indicates the severity of the risk.
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.
This symbol identifies a list of various tools,
components and items which you will need in
order to carry out certain work.

1.5 Images in this manual

The detailed images in this manual are given marks to
identify various components. Component marks in text
and operational instructions always relate to the image
directly above.
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