Invacare Wheelchair Atlas - Manual (Page 11)

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No. 1130169 11 Atlas™
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not
brakes.
DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may
occur.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken
to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring
onto. When transferring to and from the wheelchair, ALWAYS engage both wheel locks.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by
means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the
user or damage to the wheelchair.
If the wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high
humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure that the handgrips do not twist on the
handle. Otherwise, damage or injury may occur.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
DO NOT stand on the footplates. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that
the footplates are in the upward position or swing footrests towards the outside of the
wheelchair.
ALWAYS use the handrims for self‐propulsion. DO NOT grip the rear wheels themselves.
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
Weight Training
Invacare does not recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus.
Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight
training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall
not be liable for bodily injury or damage to the wheelchair and the warranty is void.
Weight Limitation
The Atlas wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 lbs (114 kg).