Section 1-General Guidelines; Repair Or Service Information; Operation Information - Invacare Leo Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation
and use of this product.

Repair or Service Information

Set‐up of the Electronics Control Unit is to be performed only by a qualified technician. The final
adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the scooter. Damage to the equipment could
occur if improperly set‐up or adjusted.
DO NOT service or adjust your powered scooter while occupied, unless otherwise noted.
Scooters should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence,
etc.). Electrical components damaged by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
Scooters that are used by incontinent users and/or are frequently exposed to water may require
replacement of electrical components more frequently.

Operation Information

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare
accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not
recommended for use with Invacare products.
Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully
conversant with this process and the driverʹs capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the
driver, bystanders and damage to the scooter and to surrounding property.
Before using the scooter, verify that the motor is plugged into the harness.
DO NOT connect any medical devices such as ventilators, life support machines, etc., to the battery.
This could cause unexpected failure of the device and the powered scooter.
DO NOT operate the powered scooter until you have checked that the surroundings are clear and that
the area is safe for travel.
DO NOT make sharp turns in the forward or reverse direction at excessive speed. Failure to observe the
warning can cause the scooter to tip over and may result in injury to user and/or damage to the product.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. Otherwise, serious injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with water, ice or oil film.
Avoid operating the scooter in dark or poorly lit areas.
DO NOT climb and/or go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 8°.
When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while in the forward motion, the
powered scooter will roll back approximately one foot before the brake engages. If the throttle control
lever is released while in the reverse motion, the powered scooter will roll back approximately three
feet before the brake engages.
DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your powered scooter to turn
over and cause bodily harm and/or damage to the scooter.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a powered scooter between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
Powered scooter with batteries and seat weighs 184 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your
legs) to avoid injury.
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