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Invacare® AVIVA™ FX
WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Loss of traction or stability on curbs/obstacles may
cause injury, damage or death.
-DO NOT cross curbs/obstacles that are not suitable
for wheelchairs.
-DO NOT attempt to pass curbs/obstacles that are
greater than the maximum climbable obstacle height.
-Follow all instructions regarding negotiating curbs,
obstacles and inclines.
Maximum climbable obstacle height is listed in Chapter
13 Technical Data, page 92.
CAUTION!
Risk of Injury or Damage
The wheelchair may tip over if obstacles are not
approached correctly.
-Always approach obstacles straight on. Never
approach at an angle, as shown in the
following image.
-Approach obstacles followed by a gradient with
caution. If unsure whether the gradient is too steep
or not, move away from the obstacle and if possible
try to find another location.
-Put your backrest into an upright position before
ascending an obstacle.
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CAUTION!
Risk of Injury or Damage
There is a risk of falling out of the mobility
device if obstacles are not approached correctly.
There is also a risk of damage to the mobility
device, such as broken casters.
-Never approach obstacles that are higher than the
maximum climbable obstacle height.
-Never let the footrest/legrest touch the ground
when descending an obstacle.
-If unsure whether taking an obstacle is possible or
not, move away from the obstacle and if possible find
another location.
6.2.3 The Correct Way to Approach Obstacles
The following instructions for approaching obstacles
also apply to attendants if the mobility device is
equipped with an attendant control.
Fig. 6-1 Right
Ascending (Going Up) Obstacles
1. Move the backrest into an upright position and lower the
seat to the lowest position using the powered seating
Fig. 6-2 Wrong
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