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Safety/Handling

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3 SAFETY 3.2 Safety/Handling ƽ WARNING Refer to wheelchair base user manual for additional safety and operation information. 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 straps. 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. DO determine and establish your particular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching and transferring activities in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in your seat. ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are turning. DO NOT shift your weight in the opposite direction of the turn. Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to tip over. DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) may tip over. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. DO NOT use with a broken or missing joystick knob. DO NOT use if joystick does not spring back to the neutral position or becomes sticky or sluggish. DO NOT use if joystick boot is torn or damaged. ALWAYS check foam grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose, contact a qualified technician for instructions. Invacare® Adjustable ASBA Seats 20 Part No 1143192

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3
SAFETY
Invacare® Adjustable ASBA Seats
20
Part No 1143192
3.2
Safety/Handling
±
WARNING
Refer to wheelchair base user manual for additional safety and operation information.
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 straps. 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.
DO determine and establish your particular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching and transferring activities in the
presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in your seat.
ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are turning. DO NOT shift your weight in the opposite direction of the
turn. Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the
wheelchair to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair and/or seating
system (if any) may tip over.
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
DO NOT use with a broken or missing joystick knob.
DO NOT use if joystick does not spring back to the neutral position or becomes sticky or sluggish.
DO NOT use if joystick boot is torn or damaged.
ALWAYS check foam grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose, contact a qualified technician for
instructions.