Invacare IFX-20MP Owners Manual - Page 58
Transferring Mobility Device to Vehicle, The mobility device is at risk of tipping
View all Invacare IFX-20MP manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Page 58 highlights
Invacare® AVIVA™ FX 8.4 Transferring Mobility Device to Vehicle WARNING! The mobility device is at risk of tipping over if it is transferred to a vehicle while the user is still seated in the mobility device -Transfer the mobility device without the user whenever possible. -If the mobility device with the user has to be transferred to a vehicle using a ramp, ensure the ramp is properly secured. Refer to the ramp instructions. Ensure that the ramp does not exceed the rated slope (refer to Chapter 13 Technical Data, page 92). -If the mobility device has to be transferred to a vehicle using a ramp that does exceed the rated slope (refer to Chapter 13 Technical Data, page 92), a winch (a chain or wire rope attached to a drum with a crank) must be used to transfer the wheelchair into the vehicle. Ensure the winch has a rated weight capacity greater than the weight of the wheelchair. Refer to the winch instructions. An attendant can then safely monitor and assist the transfer process. WARNING! The mobility device is at risk of tipping over if it is transferred to a vehicle while the user is still seated in the mobility device -Alternatively, a platform lift may be used. -Ensure that the total weight of the mobility device including the user does not exceed the maximum permitted total weight for the ramp or platform lift. -The mobility device should always be transferred to a vehicle with the backrest in an upright position, the seat lifter lowered and the seat tilt in the upright position. WARNING! Risk of injury and damage to the mobility device If the mobility device is to be transferred to a vehicle via a lift, when the remote is turned on, there is a risk that the device may act erratically and fall off the lift. -Before transferring the mobility device via a lift, turn off the product and disconnect either the bus cable from the remote or the batteries from the system. 1. Drive or push your mobility device into the transport vehicle using a suitable ramp. 58 60101916-A