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DANGER! Risk of Death or Serious Injury.
Braking hard and/or sudden stops while on inclines could cause loss of stability resulting in
death or serious injury.
• While on inclines, ALWAYS travel at a reduced, constant speed to maintain stability. Traveling down
ramps at high speeds will reduce traction and increase stopping distance
• DO NOT brake hard and avoid sudden stops while traveling on an incline.
• If stopping becomes necessary while on an incline, release the joystick and allow the wheelchair to
come to a full stop. Then proceed at a slower speed.
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage.
When transferring a power wheelchair on a ramp to/from a vehicle for transport, adhere to the
following guidelines:
• It is always better to transfer the power wheelchair to/from a vehicle without the occupant seated in it.
• If the power wheelchair needs to be loaded/unloaded on a ramp together with its driver, ensure that
the ramp does not exceed the maximum recommended safe slope.
• If the power wheelchair needs to be loaded/unloaded on a ramp which exceeds the maximum safe
slope, or if the wheelchair must be tilted or reclined to enter/exit the vehicle, ALWAYS have an attendant
present to safely monitor and assist the transfer process.
• As an alternative, a platform lift may be used. Ensure that the total weight of the power wheelchair
does not exceed the maximum permissible weight for the platform lift or winch being used.
2.0
2.0
SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
2.2 Guidelines for Travelling on Inclines
(...cont’d)
2.3 Operating
your
Power Positioning System
&
Power Wheelchair
IMPORTANT!
To ensure your personal safety when operating your power positioning system and
your powered wheelchair base, please be certain to read and obey ALL
Safety Warnings/Information
provided in this section, as well as the other safety information identified throughout this Motion Concepts
MPS System Owners Manual; Please also be certain to also read and understand the detailed safety
warnings included in the
Wheelchair Power Base Owners Manual
(provided separately)
.
DANGER! Risk of Death or Serious Injury if wheelchair and/or power positioning system is
used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual!
• Only use the wheelchair/seating system in accordance with the instructions provided in this Owners
Manual and your Wheelchair Power Base Owners/Operators Manual (provided separately)
• Pay strict attention to all safety information provided throughout this Owners Manual
DANGER! Risk of Death or Serious Injury if safety limits/lockouts are not configured correctly
• The setting of safety limits and lockouts is
critical
to the safe operation of your power wheelchair and
power positioning system. Improper set-up may result in death or serious injury. (see also
Section 4.3:
Safety Lockouts & Limit Switches
)
• Programming/adjustments to safety limits/lockouts must ONLY be performed by a Qualified Technician.
• NEVER operate your wheelchair/seating system without the required safety limits/lockouts set or if the
required safety limits/lockouts are disabled.
DANGER! Risk of Serious Injury or Death.
Traveling on inclines with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces could cause a loss of traction resulting
in death or serious injury.
• Loss of traction on ramps and inclines can occur for a variety of reasons including; water, ramp material,
surface conditions, steepness or grade etc. Lighter weight users may be at an increased risk for loss of
traction. As such, when using on ramps or inclines ALWAYS reduce speed and proceed with caution.
• DO NOT travel on inclines with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. This may include, but is not limited
to, wet leaves, cut grass and certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces.