Invacare ProSPIN X4 Owner's Manual page 16

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
DO NOT use footplates as a platform. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure
that the footplates are in the upward position or swing footrests towards the outside of
the chair.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be
taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are
transferring onto. When transferring to and from the wheelchair, always engage both
wheel locks.
ALWAYS engage both wheel locks and reduce the gap distance before transferring to and
from the wheelchair. Turn all casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto.
Wheel locks are not brakes. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel
locks.
Engaging the wheel locks may not prevent the wheelchair from moving on all floor
surfaces including those that may be wet or slick. always exercise caution when
transferring into or out of your wheelchair.
DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury
to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
NEVER try to lift or tip the wheelchair by cantilever arms or T‐ arms, serious injury can
occur.
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the
frame tubing.
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails
are fully seated into the side frame H‐blocks.
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an
option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap),
Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional
safeguard for the wheelchair user.
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, belt must be replaced immediately.
If wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high
humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure handgrips DO NOT twist on
wheelchair handle ‐ otherwise damage or injury may occur.
ALWAYS verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure prior to use when an assistant
is used to propel or lift the chair. Check for any signs of looseness or deterioration and if
found, contact a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to move the wheelchair by pulling
on the hand grips if they are found to be unsecure or have deteriorated.
ALWAYS use the handrims for self‐propulsion. Inasmuch as the handrims are an option
on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly
recommends ordering the handrims as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
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