Invacare Top End Eliminator User Manual page 16

Invacare® Top End®
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Stability and Balance
– For stability and proper operation of your
racing chair you MUST at all times maintain
proper balance. Turning and cornering affects
the stability and balance of the racing chair and
user. Your racing chair should remain upright
and stable during turns and cornering when
operated correctly.
– Invacare recommends using seat positioning
strap for additional safety.
A Note Assistants
– When learning assistance techniques for the
racing chair, have an experienced assistant help
you before attempting it alone.
– When you are assisting with a transfer to/from
the racing chair, remember to use good body
mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend
your knees when lifting or positioning the
racing chair for the end-user.
– Also, be aware of detachable parts. These must
NEVER be used for lifting supports or to move
the racing chair, as they may be inadvertently
released, resulting in possible injury to the user
and/or assistant.
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DANGER!
Risk of Death or Serious Injury
Not wearing your seat positioning strap could
result in death or serious injury.
– ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap.
Your seat positioning strap helps reduce the
possibility of a fall from the wheelchair. The
seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only.
It is not designed for use as a safety device
withstanding high stress loads such as auto or
aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear,
seat positioning strap MUST be replaced
IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING!
Percentage of Weight Distribution
– Transferring in and out of the racing chair,
turning and cornering will cause a change to
the normal balance, the center of gravity, and
the weight distribution of the racing chair. To
determine and establish your particular safety
limits, practice transferring activities in several
combinations in the presence of a qualified
health care professional before attempting a
transfer alone.
– Proper positioning is essential for your safety.
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