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Wheelchairs with Manual Recliners Only

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SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES NEVER operate the wheelchair or elevate/lower the seat while in any tilted/reclined/back angle position over 20° relative to the vertical position. If the drive lock-out does not stop the wheelchair from operating or the seat from elevating/lowering in a tilt position over 20° relative to vertical, DO NOT operate the wheelchair or elevate/lower the seat. DO NOT attempt to adjust the drive lock-out. Have the wheelchair serviced by a qualified technician. Use only TSS, TRSS, TRCM, and SAC actuator controls to activate the tilt/recline/elevate functions*. DO NOT USE any other actuator controls. Such devices may result in excess heating and cause damage to the actuator and associated wiring and could cause a fire, death, physical injury or property damage. If such devices are used, Invacare shall not be liable and the limited warranty is void. *NOTE: Specific actuator controls are noted for each function or combination throughout this manual. DO NOT operate tilt seat around children. ALWAYS keep hands and feet out from underneath tilt seat - otherwise serious injury may result. DO NOT tip the seating system/wheelchair without assistance. DO NOT store items under seat. Cables must be routed and secured properly to ensure that cables DO NOT become entangled and damaged during normal operation of seating system. 2G Tarsys Equipped with Vent Tray Only - Reduced tilt/recline limits apply. See the electronics manual listed in Reference Documents on page 2. 2G Tarsys Equipped with Power Legrests Only - NEVER allow items to become trapped between the legrest assemblies, otherwise damage to the power legrest may occur. Wheelchairs with Manual Recliners Only NEVER operate the wheelchair while in any recline position over 105° relative to the seat frame. If the limit switch does not stop the wheelchair from operating in a recline position greater than 105° relative to the seat frame, DO NOT operate the wheelchair. Have the limit switch adjusted by a qualified technician. Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and adjusted properly before using the recliner. DO NOT operate the recliner option if only one of the gas cylinders is operational or adjusted properly. When using the recliner option, the motor/gearbox or motor MUST be mounted to the most rearward mounting holes on the suspension arm assembly. To Healthcare Professionals/Assistants Make sure the occupant of the wheelchair is properly positioned. When returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position, more body strength will be required for approximately the last twenty degrees of incline (reverse recline). Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use your legs) or seek assistance if necessary to avoid injury. Part No 1134791 27 3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1134791
27
3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs
NEVER operate the wheelchair or elevate/lower the seat while in any tilted/reclined/back
angle position over 20° relative to the vertical position. If the drive lock-out does not stop
the wheelchair from operating or the seat from elevating/lowering in a tilt position over
20° relative to vertical, DO NOT operate the wheelchair or elevate/lower the seat. DO
NOT attempt to adjust the drive lock-out. Have the wheelchair serviced by a qualified
technician.
Use only TSS, TRSS, TRCM, and SAC actuator controls to activate the tilt/recline/elevate
functions*. DO NOT USE any other actuator controls. Such devices may result in excess
heating and cause damage to the actuator and associated wiring and could cause a fire,
death, physical injury or property damage. If such devices are used, Invacare shall not be
liable and the limited warranty is void.
*NOTE: Specific actuator controls are noted for each function or combination throughout this
manual.
DO NOT operate tilt seat around children.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet out from underneath tilt seat - otherwise serious injury
may result.
DO NOT tip the seating system/wheelchair without assistance.
DO NOT store items under seat.
Cables must be routed and secured properly to ensure that cables DO NOT become
entangled and damaged during normal operation of seating system.
2G Tarsys Equipped with Vent Tray Only - Reduced tilt/recline limits apply. See the
electronics manual listed in Reference Documents
on page 2.
2G Tarsys Equipped with Power Legrests Only - NEVER allow items to become trapped
between the legrest assemblies, otherwise damage to the power legrest may occur.
Wheelchairs with Manual Recliners Only
NEVER operate the wheelchair while in any recline position over 105° relative to the seat
frame. If the limit switch does not stop the wheelchair from operating in a recline position
greater than 105° relative to the seat frame, DO NOT operate the wheelchair. Have the
limit switch adjusted by a qualified technician.
Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and adjusted properly before using the recliner.
DO NOT operate the recliner option if only one of the gas cylinders is operational or
adjusted properly.
When using the recliner option, the motor/gearbox or motor MUST be mounted to the
most rearward mounting holes on the suspension arm assembly.
To Healthcare Professionals/Assistants
Make sure the occupant of the wheelchair is properly positioned.
When returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position, more body
strength will be required for approximately the last twenty degrees of incline (reverse
recline). Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use your legs) or seek assistance if
necessary to avoid injury.