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SPECIAL NOTES
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WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe prac-
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tices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
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As regards restraints - seat belts - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists
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and other health care professionals to determine if a seating restraint is required to
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ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OC-
CUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A SHAPE SENSOR.
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It is also Invacare's position that the SHAPE SENSOR be in a proper transport posi-
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tion and secured before transporting the shape sensor in a vehicle of any type.
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NEVER transport the back sensor panel unless it is locked in the retracted position
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or the back sensor panel removed and position standing up or on its side. DO NOT
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position the back sensor panel on its front side (w/printed grid).
When transporting the shape sensor, ALWAYS loosen the clamp blocks at the front of
the frame and fold the support legs.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UN-
DERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT AN INVACARE REPRESEN-
TATIVE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE IN-
JURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
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