Invacare ASBA User Manual page 15

WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Conditions such as restlessness, mental deterioration,
dementia, seizure disorders (uncontrolled body
movement) or sleeping problems may cause injury,
damage or death.
– Monitor patients with these conditions frequently.
– Close supervision and attention is needed when
operating the wheelchair near children, pets or people
with physical/mental disabilities.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
To avoid injury or damage from moving parts:
– ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts.
– Closely supervise children, pets, or people with
physical/mental disabilities.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improper operation may change the normal balance,
center of gravity or weight distribution of the wheelchair
causing injury or damage.
– Determine and establish your particular safety limits.
Practice bending, reaching and transferring activities
in several combinations in the presence of a qualified
healthcare professional before attempting active use
of the wheelchair.
– ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are
turning. Shifting your weight in the opposite direction
of the turn may cause the inside drive wheel to lose
traction.
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WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury
Impacting objects in the surrounding environment can
cause serious injury.
– When maneuvering the wheelchair around, ALWAYS
have assured cleared distance with all objects in
environment.
WARNING!
– Always check grips for looseness before using the
wheelchair. If loose, contact a qualified technician for
instructions.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Unintended movement or operation of wheelchair may
cause injury or damage.
– Turn power OFF BEFORE entering or exiting the
wheelchair.
– Close supervision and attention is needed when
operating the wheelchair near children pets or people
with physical/mental disabilities. Turn power off.
– Turn power off when near children, pets or people
with physical/mental disabilities.
Safety and Handling
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