Invacare 6795 - Manuel (Page 9)

Part No. 1118394 9 Rehab Shower Commode Chair
OPERATING INFORMATION
GENERAL WARNINGS
THIS REHAB SHOWER COMMODE CHAIR IS NOT
DESIGNED OR INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR
TRANSPORTATION OR EXTENDED MOBILITY USAGE.
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS TO AVOID INJURY.
Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustment should be performed
while the Rehab Shower Commode chair is unoccupied.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending,
reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the pres-
ence of a qualified health professional BEFORE attempting active use of
the Rehab Shower Commode chair.
ALWAYS wear the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP.
ALWAYS verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure PRIOR to
use when an assistant is used to propel the Rehab Shower Commode
chair. Check for any signs of looseness or deterioration and if found,
contact a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to move the Rehab
Shower Commode chair by using the hand grips if they are found to be
unsecure or have deteriorated.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the
floor by reaching down between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your
center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you
are reaching as the Rehab Shower Commode chair may tip over.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a Rehab Shower Commode chair
between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving
Rehab Shower Commode chair with the wheel locks.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the Rehab Shower Commode
chair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn
ALL casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto. When trans-
ferring to and from the Rehab Shower Commode chair, ALWAYS EN-
GAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS (on model nos. 6795 and 6895) or
BRAKES ON ALL FOUR (4) CASTERS (on model no. 6891).
DO NOT sit or transfer into the Rehab Shower Commode chair unless it
is fully open.
DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.
Section 1 - General Guidelines - includes the following:
Operating Information
Weight Limitation
Weight Training Safety/Handling of Rehab Shower Commode Chairs
SECTION 1
GENERAL
GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES