A. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WARNING: The power chair is
not designed for use in a heavy rain storm, or in snowy or icy
conditions.
i. Contact with water or excessive moisture can cause an electrical
malfunction. The frame, motors and other power chair parts are
not water-tight and may rust or corrode from the inside.
To avoid a power chair failure:
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Minimize exposure of your power chair to a rain storm or very
wet conditions.
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Never take your power chair into a shower, tub, pool or sauna.
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Do not use your power chair in fresh or salt water (such as at
the edge of a stream, lake or ocean).
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Make sure all electrical connections are secure.
ii. Proceed slowly and use extra care if you must operate your
power chair on a wet or slick surface.
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Do so only if you are sure it is safe.
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Stop if one or both main wheels lose traction. If this occurs, you
may lose control of your power chair or fall.
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Never operate your power chair on a slope or ramp if there is
snow, ice, water or oil film present.
iii. When not in use, keep your power chair in a clean, dry place.
B. TERRAIN
i. This power chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces
such as concrete, asphalt and indoor flooring.
ii. Do not operate your power chair in sand, loose soil or over
rough terrain. Doing so may damage wheels, bearings, axles or
motors, or loosen fasteners.
C. STREET USE WARNING: In most states, power chair are not
legal for use on public roads. Be alert to the danger of motor
vehicles on roads or in parking lots.
i. At night, or when it is hard to see, use reflective tape on your
power chair and clothing.
ii. It may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye contact with
drivers before you proceed. When in doubt, yield until you are
sure it is safe.
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D. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
i. Never sit in this power chair while in a moving vehicle. In an
accident or sudden stop you may be thrown from the power
chair.
ii. Always move to an approved vehicle seat. You must be secured
with proper motor vehicle restraints.
iii. Never transport this power chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It
may shift and interfere with the driver.
iv. Always secure this power chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
E. TRANSFERS WARNING: It is dangerous to transfer on your own.
It requires good balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point
during every transfer when the seat is not below you.
To avoid a fall:
i. Always turn off power before you transfer to or from your power
chair. If you fail to do so you may touch the joystick control lever
and cause your power chair to move when you do not expect it.
ii. Make sure power chair is turned “Off”. This keeps the power
chair from moving when you transfer.
iii. Move your power chair as close as you can to the seat you are
transferring to.
iv. Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can. This will
reduce the risk that you will miss the seat or fall.
F. REACHING OR LEANING WARNING: Reaching or leaning
affects the center of balance of your power chair. If done
improperly, a fall or tip-over is likely. When in doubt, ask for help or
use a power chair to extend your reach.
To reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to the power chair:
i. Never reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways or
rise up off the seat.
ii. Never reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to do
so. Always keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest.
iii. Never try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down
between your knees.
iv. Never reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This may
damage the backrest and cause you to fall.
If you must reach or lean; do so at your own risk.
Remember to:
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