Safety; Types Of Warning Signs; Warning Signs - Permobil M Corpus VS User Manual

3 Safety

Your wheelchair is a complex medical device and must be used
safely. This chapter contains important information about how
to safely use your wheelchair.
Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property
damage resulting from any person's failure to follow the
warnings and instructions in this user manual or from failure to
exercise good judgment.
The following warnings are referenced throughout this user
manual. Anytime you see the exclamation point symbol, refer
back to this chapter to review the appropriate warning.
3.1

Types of warning signs

The following types of warning signs are used in this manual:
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death as well as damage to the
product or other property.
CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in damage to the product or other property.
IMPORTANT!
Indicates important information.
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3.2

Warning signs

WARNING! Follow the warnings and
instructions
Follow the warnings and instructions in this user manual. If you
do not, it can lead to bodily injury.
WARNING! Only use the standing function
on level ground
Only use the standing function on level ground. If you do not,
the wheelchair can lose traction or become less stable and
injure you.
WARNING! Vehicle seating requirements
When you use the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle, it must be
forward-facing and you must use a three-point belt restraint,
including a shoulder and pelvic belt, to reduce the risk of head
and chest impacts with vehicle components. The wheelchair is
only designed and tested for use in this configuration. If the
wheelchair is used in another vehicle seating configuration, it
can lead to bodily injury or death.