6 BOSS 4.5, RF, P3 & P4 OWNERS MANUAL
DO NOT
allow the power wheelchair controls to become wet. Never wash off the power wheelchair using a
hose or a stream of water, drive through standing water or ride in the rain. Possible loss of control and/or
electronic damage will occur. Do not attempt to ride a power wheelchair that has been soaked until it has
had a chance to dry thoroughly.
DO NOT
leave the power wheelchair where it is exposed to high temperatures (a car trunk, etc.) or to poo
weather conditions such as rain or snow or freezing conditions as damage to the unit will occur.
DO NOT
disassemble any wheel at any time while still infl ated. The pressure may blow wheel rims apart
while you are loosening them.
DO NOT
ride the unit near platforms, stairs, ledges, curbs or in any other potentially dangerous situation as
serious injury can result.
DO NOT
ride the power wheelchair over power cords, oxygen lines, hoses or any other material that
could become entangled in the wheels or get caught in the drive mechanism of the power wheelchair
or while connected to equipment off of the power wheelchair.
DO NOT
attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.
DO NOT
attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the fl oor by reaching down between
your knees.
DO NOT
lean over the top of the seat back to reach objects from behind as this may cause the power
wheelchair to tip over or cause you to fall out.
DO NOT
shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the power wheelchair
may tip over.
DO NOT
tilt the power wheelchair without assistance.
DO NOT
use an escalator to move a power wheelchair between fl oors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
ALWAYS
turn the power wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels
from moving BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the power wheelchair. Also make sure every pre-
caution is taken to reduce the gap distance.
DO NOT
engage or disengage the motor locks/clutches until the power is in the OFF position.
DO NOT
operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT
climb, go up or down hard surface ramps greater than allowed in specifi cations. Use special cau-
tion on soft surfaces as they greatly reduce incline rating. See specifi cations for your power wheelchair.
DO NOT
attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil fi lm or loss of control & braking
will result.
DO NOT
attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles greater than maximum climbing capability shown in
specifi cations. Doing so may cause your power wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to
the power wheelchair.
Safety Guidelines
