Invacare 9000 XT - Manual (Page 5)

Part No. 1056953 5 9000 Series
SPECIAL NOTES
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.
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 RESTRAINTS
Wheelchair users should 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 RE-
STRAINT 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.
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