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.
DANGER! Risk of Death or Serious Injury.
Driving in an elevated and/or tilted and/or recline position while on an incline or ramp could cause
loss of stability resulting in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT drive in an elevated position while on an incline.
• If the seating system must be tilted or reclined when travelling on an incline (e.g.; when loading into a
transport vehicle), ALWAYS have an attendant monitor and assist at all times over the duration of travel.
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 understand the safety warnings provided
in this section, as well as the other safety information identified throughout this Motion Concepts PPS
Owners Manual; Please be certain to also read and understand the detailed safety warnings included
in the
Power Wheelchair 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 Power Wheelchair Base Owners/Operators Manual (provided separately)
• Pay strict attention to all safety information provided here and throughout this Owners Manual
DANGER! Risk of Death or Serious Injury if safety limits/lockouts are not configured correctly
• The programming 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 programmed
or if the required safety limits/lockouts are disabled.
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