Invacare DDV0041 Owners Manual - Page 9

Safety

2 SAFETY

2.1 Safety information

This section contains important safety information for the

protection of the wheelchair user and assistant and for

safe, trouble-free use of the wheelchair.

DANGER!

RiskofDeath,SeriousInjuryorDamage

Improper use of this product may cause injury

or damage – If you are unable to understand

the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact

a health care professional or dealer before

attempting to use this equipment.

– DO NOT use this product or any available

optional equipment without first completely

reading and understanding these instructions

and any additional instructional material such

as user manual, service manuals or instruction

sheets supplied with this product or optional

equipment.

WARNING!

This wheelchair is not designed to be used for

any other purpose other than a mobility device.

WARNING!

RiskofSeriousInjuryorDamage

Use of non-Küschall accessories may result in

serious injury or damage.

– Küschall products are specifically designed

and manufactured for use in conjunction with

Küschall accessories. Accessories designed

by other manufacturers have not been tested

by Küschall and are not recommended for

use with Küschall products.

– DO NOT use non-Küschall accessories.

– To obtain Küschall accessories, contact

Küschall by phone or at www.kuschall.com.

WARNING!

WheelchairUser

– As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Küschall

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.

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Section	Page
English	4
1 General	5
1.1 Information about the User Manual	5
1.2 Symbols in this manual	5
1.3 Standards and regulations	6
1.4 Intended use	6
1.5 Indications for use	6
1.6 Service life	6
1.7 Warranty Information	7
2 Safety	9
2.1 Safety information	9
2.2 Safety devices	15
2.3 Labels and symbols on the product	15
3 Components and their functions	17
3.1 Overview	17
3.2 Wheel locks	18
3.3 Quick release frame (optional)	20
3.4 Push handles	21
3.5 Armrest, stepless height adjustable, non-locking	22
3.6 Simple armrest, height-adjustable, swivelling, non-locking	23
3.7 Mudguard	24
3.8 Clothes-guard	24
3.9 Footrest	25
3.10 Backrest	25
3.11 Antitipper	26
3.12 Vario-Ax	28
3.13 Tires	28
3.14 Seat cushion	29
3.15 Seat position	29
4 Accessories	30
4.1 Seat positioning strap	30
4.2 Transit wheels	31
4.3 Luggage carrier	32
4.4 Air pump	33
4.5 Passive illumination	33
5 Setup	34
5.1 Safety information	34
6 Using the wheelchair	35
6.1 Safety information	35
6.2 Stability and Balance	36
6.3 Reaching, Leaning and Bending	38
6.4 Coping with Everyday Obstacles	38
6.5 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants	38
6.6 Tipping	39
6.6.1 Method 1 — Wheelchair With Step Tubes	39
6.6.2 Method 2 — Wheelchair Without Step Tubes	39
6.7 Stairways	40
6.8 Escalators	41
6.9 Transferring To and From Other Seats	41
6.10 Stopping during use	42
7 Transport	44
7.1 Safety information	44
7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair	44
7.3 Removing and installing the rear wheels	45
8 Maintenance	47
8.1 Safety information	47
8.2 Maintenance Schedule	47
8.3 Safety Inspection Checklist	49
8.4 Cleaning	51
8.5 Disinfection	52
9 Troubleshooting	53
9.1 Safety information	53
9.2 Identifying and repairing faults	54
10 After Use	56
10.1 Storage	56
10.2 Re-use	56
10.3 Disposal Information	56
11 Technical data	57
11.1 Dimensions and weight	57
11.2 Environmental conditions	58
11.3 Materials	58

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