Invacare Wheelchair XP6500 - Manual (Page 3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 6
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 8
LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................... 9
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 10
Controller Settings/Repair or Service .................................................................................................10
Operating Information.............................................................................................................................10
Tire Pressure.............................................................................................................................................12
Electrical Accessories ..............................................................................................................................12
Batteries......................................................................................................................................................12
Charging Batteries ...............................................................................................................................13
Grounding Instructions ...........................................................................................................................14
Rain Test.....................................................................................................................................................14
Weight Training ........................................................................................................................................15
Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................15
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION ..................................................... 16
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ......................... 18
Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................18
Coping With Everyday Obstacles.........................................................................................................18
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ........................................................................................................19
Tipping.........................................................................................................................................................19
Tipping - Curbs.....................................................................................................................................19
Lifting/Stairways ........................................................................................................................................20
Transferring to and From Other Seats ...............................................................................................21
Percentage of Weight Distribution ......................................................................................................22
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward ..........................................................................................22
Reaching and Bending - Backward........................................................................................................23
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 24
Safety Inspection Checklists...................................................................................................................24
Inspect/Adjust Initially .........................................................................................................................24
Inspect/Adjust Weekly........................................................................................................................25
Inspect/Adjust Monthly.......................................................................................................................25
Inspect/Adjust Periodically.................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting - Mechanical ...............................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting Guide ...........................................................................................................................26
Checking Battery Charge Level.............................................................................................................27