Invacare X-Terminator BB User Manual

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SPECIAL NOTES
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SPECIAL NOTES
Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which 
could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for 
definitions of the signal words.
WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe 
practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO 
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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 
appropriate 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 
wheelchair 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
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.
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.
SIGNAL WORD
MEANING
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
may result in property damage.