Special Notes - Invacare 3000 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SPECIAL NOTES

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DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING
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AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO
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UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS,
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CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL
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PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS
EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
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PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL
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MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
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WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in personal injury or property damage.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
HTR USER
As a manufacturer of the HTR, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of products to meet
many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of product to be used by an
individual rests solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of making such
a selection.
HTR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS
Invacare recommends that HTR users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in the HTR.
As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for
transportation of a user while in the HTR, in a moving vehicle of any type.
It is Invacare's position that users of the HTR should be transferred into appropriate seating in
vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto indus-
try. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any HTR transportation systems.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER,
THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING POSITIONING
STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS
INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM THE HTR.
TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS:
The HTR Tilt/Recline MUST be operated by a HEALTHCARE professional or assistant when in ANY tilt or
recline position.
DO NOT maneuver the HTR when the user has been tilted or reclined from the upright back position.
Make sure the occupant of the chair is properly positioned.
When using wheel locks, ALWAYS engage ALL wheel locks.
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