Invacare 220 User Manual
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
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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 (1) 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 (3) 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 approximately 97-106 lbs. Use proper
lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
Before attempting to sit in or exit the powered scooter, remove the key from the ignition.
This will ensure that the power is off and the powered scooter will not drive.
DO NOT remove the key or shut off while the powered scooter is in motion.
Remove the key from the ignition while the powered scooter is not in use so as to avoid
injury and/or damage to the scooter and surrounding areas.
DO NOT attempt to lift the powered scooter by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting
by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a powered scooter may result in injury
to the user or damage to the powered scooter.
DO NOT attempt to lift the powered scooter by its tiller, seat or shrouds.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the powered scooter.
DO NOT stand on the shroud(s) of the powered scooter.
DO NOT operate the powered scooter without the rear shroud installed, to avoid injury
and/or damage to scooter.
BEFORE use, ensure that the frame lock pin is in the locked position securing the front
and rear frame assemblies together. Otherwise injury and/or damage may occur.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up
from the floor by reaching between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind, as this
may cause the powered scooter to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the
powered scooter may tip over.
Do determine and establish your particular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching
and transferring activities in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE
attempting active use of the powered scooter.
For individuals with balance problems, DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the
powered scooter without assistance. Practice transferring activities with an assistant in
the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.