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Safety and Handling

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Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series DANGER! Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage Corroded electrical components due to water and/or liquid exposure, or incontinent users can result in death, serious injury, or damage. - Minimize exposure of electrical components to water and/or liquids. Electrical components damaged by corrosion MUST be replaced immediately. - Wheelchairs that are used by incontinent users and/or are frequently exposed to water/liquids may require replacement of electrical components more frequently. WARNING! - DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tubing. - Replace gas-locking cylinders every two years or if performance issues are encountered. Performance issues include forward tipping and veering. WARNING! Risk of Injury, Damage or Death Improper installation or service may result in injury, damage or death. - Transport ready packages are not retrofittable to existing models and are not field serviceable. - DO NOT overtighten hardware. 2.2 Safety and 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 the wheelchair. Users and attendants must be aware that the handling and maneuverability characteristics of the wheelchair are inherently different based on the drive wheel location. Handling and maneuverability differences will be most noticeable when traveling down declines (Example: ramps and slopes) or over obstacles and rough terrain as this may shift the users center of mass forward resulting in decreased stability. ALWAYS reduce speed and wear the seat positioning strap when driving under these conditions. 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 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 wheelchairs be supervised by an assistant. 14 60101877-B

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Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series
DANGER!
Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage
Corroded electrical components due to water
and/or liquid exposure, or incontinent users can
result in death, serious injury, or damage.
– Minimize exposure of electrical components to
water and/or liquids. Electrical components
damaged by corrosion MUST be replaced
immediately.
– Wheelchairs that are used by incontinent
users and/or are frequently exposed to
water/liquids may require replacement of
electrical components more frequently.
WARNING!
– DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the
frame. This could cause damage to the frame
tubing.
– Replace gas-locking cylinders every two years
or if performance issues are encountered.
Performance issues include forward tipping and
veering.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Improper installation or service may result in
injury, damage or death.
– Transport ready packages are not retrofittable
to existing models and are not field serviceable.
– DO NOT overtighten hardware.
2.2
Safety and 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 the wheelchair.
Users and attendants must be aware that the handling
and maneuverability characteristics of the wheelchair are
inherently different based on the drive wheel location.
Handling and maneuverability differences will be most
noticeable when traveling down declines (Example: ramps
and slopes) or over obstacles and rough terrain as this
may shift the users center of mass forward resulting in
decreased stability. ALWAYS reduce speed and wear the seat
positioning strap when driving under these conditions.
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
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 wheelchairs
be supervised by an assistant.
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