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1.1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Blade + manual wheelchair-
we are certain that you will be delighted with it. Just
to make doubly sure you really gain the full benefits
from your remarkable new INVACARE wheelchair
and to ensure many years of trouble free performance,
this manual gives you essential information concerning
Safety, Handling and Operation, together with some
helpful tips. Please read it carefully before trying out
your new Blade +, so that you may truly enjoy your
new independence.
We recommend to have your wheelchair inspected
and serviced by an authorised INVACARE dealer at
least once a year. It is in your best interests, not only
to ensure your personal safety, but also the contin-
ued high performance and long service life of your
wheelchair.
Whenever you need special advice and assistance, or
if there is any problem with your wheelchair, do not
hesitate to contact the local INVACARE dealer. He
is just a phone call away and has all the equipment
and knowhow required to provide you with expert
professional service.
1.2 SYMBOLS
This symbol means warning and is used in
the user manual for important information to
prevent injuries and material damage
1.3 COPYRIGHT PROTECTION
The information set out in this manual may be modified
without prior notice. This manual contains copyright
information. All rights are reserved. No part of this
document may be photocopied or reproduced with-
out prior written agreement from INVACARE or its
appointed representative.
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1. General
1.4 WARRANTY
Contractual guarantee
This is to certify that your Blade + wheelchair is
warranted by Invacare, for a period of 5 years for
the frame and crossbars and 24 months for all other
parts.
This warranty is subject to the following
conditions:
1. Only Invacare wheelchairs purchased at full price
are warranted against defective workmanship
and materials.
2. If a defect or fault is discovered the supplier from
whom the appliance was purchased/obtained
should be notified immediately.
3. The manufacturer will not accept responsibility
for damage caused by misuse or the non-
observance of the intructions set out in the User
Manual.
4. During the period of the warranty, any parts
that have become defective due to faulty
workmanship or materials, will be renewed
or repaired free of charge by the Invacare
supplier.
5. The warranty will be forfeited should any
unauthorised alteration be made to the
equipment.
6. The purchaser's statutory rights under the
Consumer Protection Act are not affected.
1.5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This warranty does not extend to the consequential
costs resulting from fault clearance, in particular freight
and travel costs, loss of earnings, expenses, etc.
Invacare shall not be liable for:
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natural wear and tear
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inappropriate or incorrect use
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defective assembly or setting-up by the purchaser
or third parties
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defective or negelectful treatment
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use of unsuitable spares
1.6 CUSTOMER SERVICE
For contact details please refer to the last page of
this publication where you will find addresses to the
European sales companies.
Invacare Blade+
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