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Transporting the Mobility Device, Without Occupant, 7 Use of transportation docking stations

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Invacare® AVIVA® Storm RX Seat belts may not be held at a distance from the user's body using parts of the mobility device such as armrests or wheels. The pelvic belt should be positioned in the area between the user's pelvis and thighs so that it is unobstructed and not too loose. The ideal angle of the pelvic belt to the horizontal is between 45° and 75°. The maximum permissible angle is between 30° and 75°. The angle should never be less than 30°! The safety belt installed in the transporting vehicle should be applied as shown in the illustration above. 1) Center line of the body 2) Center of the sternum 8.6 Transporting the Mobility Device Without Occupant CAUTION! Risk of injury -If you are unable to fasten your mobility device securely in a transport vehicle, Invacare recommends that you do not transport it. The mobility device should be properly secured to the vehicle when transporting the device by road, rail, or by air in accordance with transportation company guidelines. Individual transport companies have guidelines which can possibly restrict or forbid certain transport procedures. Please ask the transport company regarding each individual case. Refer to 2.5 Travel Information, page 8 for additional information. l Before transporting your mobility device, make sure the motors are engaged and that the wheelchair power is switched off. Invacare strongly recommends that you disconnect or remove the batteries. l The mobility device must be secured to the frame of the transporting vehicle. 8.7 Use of transportation docking stations There are several third-party manufacturers not affiliated with Invacare that provide transportation docking systems as a means for securing a power wheelchair inside of a motor vehicle. Please refer to the instructions for proper use provided by the docking system manufacturer. CAUTION! Risk of injury Invacare has not tested this power wheelchair for compatibility or use with any transportation docking system. The docking system manufacturer is solely responsible for ensuring the compatibility and safety associated with the use of its docking system with this power wheelchair. 39 60127229-A

Section	Page
1 General	4
1.1 Introduction	4
1.2 Symbols in This Manual	4
1.3 Type of Use	4
1.3.1 Prescription Statement	4
1.4 Intended Use	4
1.5 Indication for Use	4
1.6 Shelf Life	4
1.7 Service Life	5
2 Safety	6
2.1 General Guidelines	6
2.2 Pinch Points	8
2.3 Footplates and Front Rigging	8
2.4 Storage	8
2.5 Travel Information	8
3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Information	11
3.1 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Frequency Sources	11
3.2 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)	11
3.3 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Emissions	12
3.4 EMI Tables	12
4 Components	15
4.1 Component Overview	15
4.2 Remotes	15
4.3 The Powered Seating System	15
4.4 Labels on the Product	15
4.4.1 Symbols on the Labels	19
5 Setup	21
5.1 Setup/Delivery Inspection Information	21
6 Usage	22
6.1 Safety and Handling	22
6.1.1 A Note to Wheelchair Attendants	23
6.1.2 Stairways and Escalators	23
6.2 Stability and Balance	24
6.2.1 Driving Surfaces	25
6.2.2 Safety Information When Approaching Obstacles	26
6.2.3 The Correct Way to Approach Obstacles	26
6.2.4 Negotiating Inclines	27
6.2.5 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward	28
6.2.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward	28
6.2.7 Transferring To and From Other Seats	28
6.3 Weight Training and Other Activities	29
6.4 Pushing the Mobility Device in Freewheel Mode	29
6.4.1 Anti-Rollaway	29
6.4.2 Disengaging/Engaging the Motor Locks	29
7 Controls System	30
7.1 Electrical	30
7.2 Controls Protection System	30
7.3 Using the Battery Isolation Switch	30
7.4 Batteries	31
7.4.1 General Information on Charging	31
7.4.2 General Instructions on Charging	31
7.4.3 How to Charge the Batteries	31
7.4.4 How to Disconnect the Mobility Device After Charging	33
7.4.5 Storage and Maintenance	33
7.4.6 Using the Proper Batteries	33
7.4.7 Instructions on Using the Batteries	34
7.4.8 Transporting Batteries	34
7.4.9 General Instructions on Handling the Batteries	34
8 Transport - ISO 7176-19	35
8.1 Wheelchair Transport Brackets (TRBKTS)	35
8.2 Transport Ready Option (TRRO)	35
8.3 Transport—General information	36
8.4 Transferring Mobility Device to Vehicle	36
8.5 Use of the Mobility Device as a Seat in a Vehicle	36
8.5.1 How the Mobility Device is Anchored in a Vehicle	38
8.5.2 How The User is Secured Within the Mobility Device	38
8.6 Transporting the Mobility Device Without Occupant	39
8.7 Use of transportation docking stations	39
9 Maintenance	40
9.1 Wear and Tear Information	40
9.2 User/Attendant Inspection Checklists	40
9.2.1 Inspect/Adjust Weekly	40
9.2.2 Inspect/Adjust Monthly	40
9.2.3 Inspect/Adjust Periodically	41
9.3 Service Inspection Information	41
9.4 Cleaning	42
9.5 Wheels and Tires	42
9.5.1 Damaged Wheels	42
9.5.2 Pneumatic Tires	42
10 Service	44
10.1 Safety Information	44
10.1.1 Set Up	44
10.1.2 Repair and Service Information — Providers and/or Qualified Technicians	45
10.2 Setup/Delivery Inspection	46
10.3 Service Inspection	46
10.3.1 Six Month Inspection	46
10.3.2 Replace Every 18 Months	47
10.4 Removing/Installing the Shrouds	47
10.4.1 Removing/Installing the Rear Shroud Assembly	47
10.5 Battery Service	48
10.5.1 General Instructions on Handling the Batteries	48
10.5.2 How to Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly	48
10.5.3 General Information on Battery Installation	48
10.5.4 Removing the Batteries from the Wheelchair	49
10.5.5 Installing Batteries into the Wheelchair	50
10.5.6 Replacing Battery Cables	51
10.5.7 Cleaning Battery Terminals	52
10.5.8 Recycling Batteries	52
11 After Use	53
11.1 Reuse	53
11.2 Disposal	53
12 Troubleshooting	54
12.1 Driving Performance	54
12.2 Control System	54
12.2.1 Battery and Charger Tips	55
13 Technical Data	56
13.1 Technical Specifications	56
13.2 ISO 7176-15 Annex A	59
13.2.1 AVIVA Storm RX with LiNX and Ultra Low Maxx Seat	59
14 Warranty	61
14.1 Limited Warranty—US, Australia, and New Zealand	61
14.2 Limited Warranty—Canada	61
14.3 Repair or Replacement	61
14.4 Limitations and Exclusions	61

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60127229-A

Seat belts may not be held at a distance from the

user's body using parts of the mobility device such as

armrests or wheels.

The pelvic belt should be positioned in the area

between the user's pelvis and thighs so that it is

unobstructed and not too loose. The ideal angle of the

pelvic belt to the horizontal is between 45° and 75°.

The maximum permissible angle is between 30° and

75°. The angle should never be less than 30°!

The safety belt installed in the transporting vehicle

should be applied as shown in the illustration above.

1) Center line of the body

2) Center of the sternum

8.6 Transporting the Mobility Device

Without Occupant

CAUTION!

Risk of injury

-If you are unable to fasten your mobility

device securely in a transport vehicle,

Invacare recommends that you do not

transport it.

The mobility device should be properly secured to the

vehicle when transporting the device by road, rail, or

by air in accordance with transportation company

guidelines. Individual transport companies have

guidelines which can possibly restrict or forbid certain

transport procedures. Please ask the transport

company regarding each individual case. Refer to

2.5

Travel Information, page 8

for additional information.

Before transporting your mobility device, make

sure the motors are engaged and that the

wheelchair power is switched off.

Invacare strongly recommends that you disconnect

or remove the batteries.

The mobility device must be secured to the frame

of the transporting vehicle.

8.7 Use of transportation docking stations

There are several third-party manufacturers not

affiliated with Invacare that provide transportation

docking systems as a means for securing a power

wheelchair inside of a motor vehicle.

Please refer to the instructions for proper use provided

by the docking system manufacturer.

CAUTION!

Risk of injury

Invacare has not tested this power wheelchair

for compatibility or use with any

transportation docking system.

The docking

system manufacturer is solely responsible for

ensuring the compatibility and safety

associated with the use of its docking system

with this power wheelchair.

Invacare® AVIVA® Storm RX