Special Notes - Invacare PATRIOT Manuel D'entretien

WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE
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UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND
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INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL,
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DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE
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ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY
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THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE
PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED INVACARE DEALER OR
WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
WHEELCHAIR USER
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety
of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of
the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and
his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS
Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any
kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not
approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a
moving vehicle of any type.
It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropri-
ate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made
available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheel-
chair transportation systems.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME
DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING
POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY
THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
WARNING
OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

SPECIAL NOTES

NOTICE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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