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SAFETY
DRIVING ON AN INCLINE
Drive with
caution
when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access
ramps.
Try to keep your
Compass HD
™
moving
when climbing an incline. If you do come
to a stop, restart and accelerate slowly and carefully.
Always
climb or descend a gradient by driving straight up or straight down the
face of the slope.
Do not
traverse or drive across the face of a gradient.
Do not
attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow, ice, cut or wet
grass, leaves, or any other potentially hazardous material.
Do not
back down an incline.
Do not
try to descend or climb an incline that is greater than the recommended
maximum incline of
6 degrees
.
If, while you are driving down a slope, your chair starts to
move faster than you feel is safe, gently release the joystick and allow your
Compass HD
™
to come to a stop. When you feel that you again have control of
your power chair, adjust the speed control to a lower setting then push the joystick
forward and continue safely down the remainder of the slope.
MEDICATION
Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking
may affect your judgment and/or your ability to operate your
Compass HD
™.
Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Golden
Technologies, Inc. representative to connect any electrical or mechanical device to
your
Compass HD
™. Unauthorized accessories will void the warranty and may
cause injury.
