Invacare MVPS Owners Manual - Page 11

GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. Inasmuch as the ANTI-TIPPERS are an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. DO NOT use the footplate as a platform when getting in or out of the wheelchair. ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. ALWAYS use the handrims for self-propulsion. Inasmuch as the HANDRIMS are an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. WHEELS AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick/quad-release axle are fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair. The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of the rear wheel axle bushing for a positive lock. DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician. WEIGHT TRAINING WARNING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be void. WEIGHT LIMITATION WARNING The Invacare MVP jr. wheelchair has a weight limitation of 150 lbs. (68 kg.). The Invacare MVP wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. (113.4 kg.). The Invacare MVP Heavy Duty wheelchair has a weight limitation of 350 lbs. (158.8 kg.). NOTE: Weight limit includes both occupant and any add-on features (backpacks, etc.). For example, if the weight limitation is 250 lbs. and there is a backpack containing 10 lbs. and a seating system weighing 10 lbs., the user weight is limited to 230 lbs. (250 lbs. - 20 lbs.). Part No. 1106638 11 MVP™ & MVP jr.™