General; Introduction; General Information; Notes On Shipping - Invacare Storm4 Series Service Manual

Invacare® Storm⁴ Series

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.
• 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.
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