Chapter 1
Rules for Safely Operating Your Scooter
D82012364 REV C 6/17/13
General Warnings
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General Warnings
Before You Use Your HOVERLIFT
®
Before You Use Your HOVERLIFT
®
Your HOVERLIFT
®
is designed to lift and transport your Hoveround
®
power chair
when it is attached to a Class 2 or Class 3 trailer hitch. Under no circumstances
should the lift be used for any other purpose or to transport any other style of
power chair or scooter.
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not occupy the power chair while it is on the lift. The lift is not
intended for human transport.
• Always use a class 2 or class 3 hitch system. The lift has been designed
for attachment to a Class 2 or Class 3 vehicle hitch system. Do not use
with any other class of vehicle hitch system. Before installing the lift make
sure the hitch has been properly installed, has no rust, corrosion, wear or
damage and the front and rear vehicle suspension is in proper working
order.
• Do not alter or modify the lift in any way.
• Do not use the lift if it is worn, damaged or not working properly. Call
Hoveround Technical Support if repairs are needed.
• Always have a clear safe path, away from traffic hazards when loading or
unloading the power chair.
• Always remove any obstacles in the pathway to the lift or below the
operating area of the lift.
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