Summary
Thank you for your selection of the Golden Technologies’ Alero. A fully foldable
k011 power wheelchair. Golden Technologies’ power wheelchairs are
manufactured from high quality 7000 series seamless aluminium tubing. The
advantage of using this high grade material is two fold, one, Golden Technologies’
chairs remain well within industry standards for strength and durability and two,
Golden Technologies is able to build a high strength, portable product. Every
component of a Golden Technologies chair is produced after extensive research
and evaluation to ensure durability, reliability and efficiency to surpass industry
standards.
The GP-50 is a combination of equipment including controllers and motor/gearbox
combinations manufactured to surpass industry expectations. Golden
Technologies’ Dealers throughout the country can assist you in maintaining your
Alero power wheelchair to ensure it meets your satisfaction and continues to be a
well-engineered health care product.
Safety Instructions
Safety is the most important consideration when using a wheelchair. It is
important that you read and understand all the operating and safety instructions
discussed in this manual. Ensure that your electric wheelchair is correctly fitted
and adjusted by your local dealer or by your attending health care professional.
Be sure to engage the wheel locks before entering or leaving the chair. The wheel
locks are designed to prevent the chair from moving. It is preferable to ensure that
the front castors are in the forward position before transferring. With the castors in
the forward position, the wheelbase of the chair is increased therefore offering
more stability.
DO NOT operate the wheelchair in any direction while leaning forward in the chair.
If an object is to be picked up from the floor the caster wheels must be positioned
to support you. Drive past the object, then reverse so the front castors are in the
forward position, as the chair will then have the greatest stability for this operation.
To maintain lateral stability do not reach further than the length of your arm.
DO NOT lean out of the chair as this could cause instability.
When transferring DO NOT stand on the footplates. Depending on the style of
footplate either swing them away or fold them up before transferring. When
approaching a ramp be sure of your own ability and your limitations in terms of
strength and endurance. You should first consult a qualified specialist as to the
correct techniques for ramp negotiation.
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