Invacare XLTPRO Owners Manual - Page 13

Serious Injury Can Occur In The Event Of A Fall From A Wheelchair.

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SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Top End XLT, XLT jr., and XLT Gold Models Only ‐ The parking brake of the handcycle MUST be engaged before attempting any transfer. Top End XLT Pro Model Only ‐ This model may be ordered with or without a parking brake. If ordered without a parking brake, the handcycle MUST be positioned securely against a stable object before any transfer is attempted. If ordered with the optional parking brake, the parking brake MUST be engaged before attempting any transfer. Care MUST be taken when operating on roads, streets or highways. Operation of the handcycle is subject to all traffic rules and regulations. (This may include the use of a safety lights and reflectors for dusk/night riding.) Give pedestrians the right of way. Slow down at all street intersections and observe to the left, to the right and back to left again before proceeding. Use proper hand signals when turning. DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with an ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles or speed bumps. Doing so may cause your handcycle to ʺbottom outʺ and/or turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the handcycle. Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products. DO NOT attempt to lift the handcycle by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of an handcycle may result in injury to the user or damage to the handcycle. DO NOT stand on the seat or frame of the handcycle. ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this handcycle (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the handcycle user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately. With regard to restraints - seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is required to ensure the save operation of this equipment by the user. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR. Avoid all surface hazards. DO NOT carry any riders. DO NOT carry any items that may obstruct your view or prohibit you from operating the handcycle properly. DO NOT attempt to adjust or clean the internal gear hub with reversing drum brake. This should only be performed by a bicycle professional. Part No 1114850 13 Recumbent Handcycle Series

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1114850
13
Recumbent Handcycle Series
Top End XLT, XLT jr., and XLT Gold Models Only
‐
The parking brake of the handcycle
MUST be engaged before attempting any transfer.
Top End XLT Pro Model Only
‐
This model may be ordered with or without a parking
brake. If ordered without a parking brake, the handcycle MUST be positioned securely
against a stable object before any transfer is attempted. If ordered with the optional
parking brake, the parking brake MUST be engaged before attempting any transfer.
Care MUST be taken when operating on roads, streets or highways.
Operation of the handcycle is subject to all traffic rules and regulations. (This may include
the use of a safety lights and reflectors for dusk/night riding.)
Give pedestrians the right of way.
Slow down at all street intersections and observe to the left, to the right and back to left
again before proceeding.
Use proper hand signals when turning.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with an ice or oil film.
DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles or speed bumps. Doing so may cause
your handcycle to
ʺ
bottom out
ʺ
and/or turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the
handcycle.
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with
Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested
by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
DO NOT attempt to lift the handcycle by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by
means of any removable (detachable) parts of an handcycle may result in injury to the
user or damage to the handcycle.
DO NOT stand on the seat or frame of the handcycle.
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an
option on this handcycle (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap),
Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional
safeguard for the handcycle user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is
not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or
aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately.
With regard to restraints – seat/chest positioning straps – it is the obligation of the DME
dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest
positioning strap is required to ensure the save operation of this equipment by the user.
SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
Avoid all surface hazards.
DO NOT carry any riders.
DO NOT carry any items that may obstruct your view or prohibit you from operating the
handcycle properly.
DO NOT attempt to adjust or clean the internal gear hub with reversing drum brake. This
should only be performed by a bicycle professional.