Comfort LY-EB103, User Manual

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The first time operating the power chair , you should be attended by a
family member or a friend.
As you begin using your power chair during daily activities, you will
probably encounter situations in which you will need some practice.
Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control
as you maneuver through doorways, on and off elevators, up and down
ramps, and over moderate terrain.
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of
balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional present
while learning to properly transfer yourself.
If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your power chair,
make sure it is fastened securely.
It may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your
power chair. You should not operate your power chair on public streets
and roadways.
Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators.
If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door begins to close,
push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact
the power chair and the door will reopen.
Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. Drive your power
chair gently and slowly forward / backward to push / pull the door open.
Keep a watch for pedestrians, obstacle, pothole particularly when
reversing.
Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects .If you have to pick them up from
the floor by reaching down between your knees. Such use may cause
your power chair to tip and result in personal injury.
Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are
unable to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your
capacity can result in personal injury.
Practice more
Positioning belts
Pubic streets and roadway
Negotiate steps or escalators
Elevator
Doors
Reaching and Bending
Battery
Do not operate your power chair for the first time without completely
reading and understanding this user's manual.