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Safety Flag

ACC140

1 General

1.1Symbols

Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words.

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DANGER

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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 or minor injury or both.

!IMPORTANT

Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided.

???Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.

1.2Accessory Information

The Model ACC140 Safety Flag applies to Invacare L-3, L-4, L-3X and Leo Scooters only.

2Safety

???To ensure the safe and proper installation of the safety flag, these instructions and warnings MUST be followed.

Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted, DO NOT use. Contact carrier/dealer for further instruction.

???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 OWNER???S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS OR INSTRUCTION SHEETS

SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT OR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. IF YOU ARE

UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS,

CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL

PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE,

INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

ACCESSORIES WARNING

???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.

INSTALLATION WARNING

???The installation of the safety flag onto the back of the scooter seat significantly increases the length of the scooter. When turning the scooter or swiveling the scooter seat, it is

important to take note of this increased length - otherwise, injury and/or damage to the surrounding property may result.WARNING

3 Usage

3.1Using the Safety Flag

???For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1. Reverse STEPS 1-3 to remove the safety flag.

1.Install the bracket into the accessory tube located on the back of the seat.

2.Install mounting knob (not shown) to secure the bracket in place. Securely tighten.

3.Install safety flag into bracket.

Safety Flag

Bracket

Accessory Tube

FIGURE 1 Using the Safety Flag

4 Limited Warranty

Invacare warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship.

???PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH

FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants the safety flag to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for six months for the original purchaser. If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option, with refurbished or new parts. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product. Product repairs shall not extend this warranty - coverage for repaired product shall end when this limited warranty terminates. Invacare's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement.

For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at the address on the back page. Provide dealer???s name, address, model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.

Invacare Corporation will use a return authorization. The defective unit or parts must be returned for warranty inspection using the serial number, when applicable, as identification within thirty days of return authorization date. DO NOT return products to our factory without our prior consent. C.O.D. shipments will be refused; please prepay shipping charges.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM

NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS. IN ADDITION, THE

FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL

NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED; PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT,

IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE; OR PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT

INVACARE???S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MODIFICATION

THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS: PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY

REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE;

PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE???S CONTROL; PRODUCTS REPAIRED

BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AN INVACARE DEALER, SUCH EVALUATION SHALL BE SOLELY

DETERMINED BY INVACARE.

THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES

WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR

VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF

THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PERSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE APPLICATION OF

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE

EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.

THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND

REQUIREMENTS.