Invacare 4V66FLR Owners Manual - Page 8

WARNING, Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints, Stability Warning, Repair and Service Information

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WARNING! Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints - Wheelchair users should NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type. - It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems. WARNING! Stability Warning - The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the seven may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. - The various seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster size/position and desired seat-to-floor angle. These adjustments must be performed by a qualified technician. Seat Depth Caster Size Caster Position Wheel Size Wheel Position Anti-tippers User Condition Safety When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the procedure to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. Seat Depth Caster Size Caster P osition Wheel Size Wheel Position Anti-tippers User Condi tion WARNING! Repair and Service Information - Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. - After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. 1567855-C 7

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Safety
WARNING!
Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints
Wheelchair users should NOT be transported in
vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this
date, the Department of Transportation has not
approved any tie-down systems for transportation of
a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of
any type.
It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs
should be transferred into appropriate seating in
vehicles for transportation and use be made of the
restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare
cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair
transportation systems.
WARNING!
Stability Warning
The seat depth, size/position of the front casters,
size/position of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper
model, as well as the user condition directly relate
to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to
one or any combination of the seven may cause the
wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments
MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
The various seat-to-floor heights require specific
settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel
position, front caster size/position and desired
seat-to-floor angle. These adjustments must be
performed by a qualified technician.
When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across
the chart and refer to the procedure to maintain the proper
stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.
WARNING!
Repair and Service Information
Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments
should be performed while the wheelchair is
unoccupied.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE
use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened
securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
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