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II. SAFETY
SAFETY RULES
•
Do not
attempt to use your
Alanté
on an escalator. Always use an elevator.
•
Do not
carry passengers on your power chair.
•
Do not
operate your
Alanté,
if it is not functioning properly.
• Use
caution
when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass, gravel and on
decks where there is no railing.
•
Never
drive on the roadway, except when you must cross the street.
•
Always
cross streets at intersections and use the most direct route, making sure that
your path is clear and that you are visible to motor traffic.
• It is
not recommended
to drive your
Alanté,
up or down a step or curb that is higher
than 1-1/2 inches.
•
Never
back up or down a step or curb.
•
Never
operate your
Alanté,
while you are under the influence of alcohol.
•
Do not
operate or store your power chair where it will be exposed to rain, snow, mist
and below-freezing temperatures.
•
Do not
operate your power chair on slippery, icy or salted surfaces.
•
Never
sit on your power chair when it is in freewheel mode and on an incline or
decline.
•
Do not
modify your power chair in any way that is not authorized by Golden
Technologies, Inc.
•
Do not
disassemble the tire. If disassembly is required, have your authorized Golden
Technologies provider perform any necessary maintenance or repair.
•
Do not
attempt to inflate the tires of your
Alanté.
Your power chair is equipped with
foam-filled flat free tires that do not require inflation.
•
Never
sit on your
Alanté
when it is being transported.
•
Always
fasten down your
Alanté
securely with an approved tie-down system while
transporting the
Alanté
.
