Invacare Lightweight - Manual (Page 15)

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No. 1114811 15 Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs
If changing the seat-to-floor height, the correct anti-tippers MUST be used to maintain a
1½ to 2-inch ground clearance.
Anti-tippers MUST be attached at all times. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option for
this wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly
recommends ordering the anti-tippers as a safeguard for the wheelchair user.
Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged. Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper
fully protrudes out of the hole on the bottom of the wheelchair frame. Ensure both
anti-tippers are adjusted to the same height.
ALWAYS use anti-tippers. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti
tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. Extra caution must
be observed when traversing such surfaces.
Operating Information
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustment should be performed while the
wheelchair is unoccupied.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and
transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare
professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair.
When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use only a clean towel lightly dampened with
cool water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning
solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Failure to observe this
warning may result in injury to the user or bystanders.
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.
Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Serious
injury or damage to property may result.
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
DO NOT traverse, climb or go down ramps or slopes greater than 9°.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.
NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on an incline.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair to
tip over and cause bodily harm to you or damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching
down between your knees.