General; Introduction; Symbols And Signal Words; Limitation Of Liability - Invacare XLT Max User Manual

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Invacare® XLT is a wheelchair with many adjust-
ment options and accessories. To ensure that you
benefit as much as possible from your Invacare®
XLT, and in order to do its options justice, the
chair must be tested and adjusted by competent
personnel. We hope that you have also received
instructions for using your Invacare® XLT in every-
day life.
The Invacare® XLT frame, footbow and backrest
are manufactured from high quality titanium. For
the Swing version the legrest hangers are made
from aluminium. The cover for the seat cushion is
made of Jemima and the backrest cover is made of
nylon.
This manual includes a description of the parts of
the chair, simple adjustment options, how to use
the Invacare® XLT safely and how to transport
it. The manual must be read thoroughly before
the chair is used. Also included in this manual is a
description of how the most common accessories
are fitted and also some slightly more advanced
settings.
As the Invacare® XLT has many different com-
ponents and accessories, the appearance of the
accessories you have for your chair may differ from
those shown.

1.2 SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS

Symbols and signal words are used in this manual and
apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result
in personal injury or property damage. See the infor-
mation below for definitions of the signal words.
Warning
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury
Caution
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage or minor injury or both
Important
Indicates a hazardous situation that could
result in damage to property if it is not avoi-
ded
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1.3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Invacare Rea AB accepts no liability for damage
arising from:
Non-compliance with the User Manual
Incorrect use
Natural wear and tear
Incorrect assembly or set-up by the purchaser
or a third party
Technical modifications
Unauthorised modifications and/or use of unsui-
table spare parts
The written authorisation of Invacare Rea AB must
be obtained before installing additional adaptations
on an Invacare Rea wheelchair. Otherwise no liability
claims can be made.

1.4 COPYRIGHT PROTECTION

All information quoted is believed to be correct at
time of print.Invacare® reserves the right to alter
product specifications without prior consultation.
Rea, Rea design and DSS (Dual Stability System)
design are registered trademarks of Invacare®
International.

1.5 WARRANTY

We provide a two-year guarantee from the
delivery date. Damage due to wear and tear on
upholstery, tyres, (rubber) tubes, hand rims and
castors etc., is not covered by the guarantee.
Damage that has been caused through physical
violence or abnormal use is not covered. Damage
caused by users who weigh more than 135 kg is
not covered. The guarantee will only apply if the
maintenance instructions are followed.

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.

1.7 ACCIDENTS/NEAR ACCIDENT

Please inform your Invacare office immediately of
any accidents or near-accidents that have been
caused by this wheelchair and that have led to, or
could have led to, personal injury. The relevant
authority must also be contacted and reported to.

1.8 TESTING

The Invacare® XLT has been tested and approved
TÜV and is CE-marked according to the Medical
Device Directive.
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