Invacare 3GTQSPBASE Owners Manual - Page 24

Safety/Handling

Get Invacare 3GTQSPBASE PDF manuals and user guides View all Invacare 3GTQSPBASE manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 24 highlights

3 SAFETY 3.2 Safety/Handling "Safety and Handling" of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Use this information only as a "basic" guide. The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have been used successfully by many. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those described in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may encounter. However all warnings and cautions given in this manual MUST be followed. Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with "safety" as the most important consideration for all. Invacare strongly recommends that initial use of rear wheel drive wheelchairs be supervised by an assistant. ƽ WARNING The seat positioning strap is a positioning strap ONLY. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT leave the power button On when entering or exiting your wheelchair. DO NOT go UP or DOWN ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair unattended on an incline. DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with water, ice or oil film. Anti-tippers must be used at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tip over. Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 24 Part No 1143151

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
3
SAFETY
Invacare 3G Storm Series®
24
Part No 1143151
3.2
Safety/Handling
“Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most
common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and master these
safe techniques until you are comfortable in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers.
Use this information only as a “basic” guide. The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have been used successfully by many.
Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those described in this manual. Invacare recognizes
and encourages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may encounter. However all
warnings and cautions given in this manual MUST be followed. Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant
with “safety” as the most important consideration for all.
Invacare strongly recommends that initial use of rear wheel drive wheelchairs be supervised by an assistant.
±
WARNING
The seat positioning strap is a positioning strap ONLY. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress
loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
DO NOT leave the power button On when entering or exiting your wheelchair.
DO NOT go UP or DOWN ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.
NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair unattended on an incline.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with water, ice or oil film.
Anti-tippers must be used at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may not
provide the same level of protection against tip over. Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces.