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Care and Maintenance
Your Go-Chair is a sophisticated travel mobility vehicle. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine
maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from an
authorized Pride Provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in
this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your Go-Chair gives you years of trouble-free operation.
If you have any doubt as to your Go-Chair’s care or operation, contact an authorized Pride Provider.
WARNING! Do not service the Go-Chair when the seat is occupied.
Your Go-Chair, like most electrical equipment, is susceptible to damage from the elements. Avoid damp
areas of any kind.
WARNING! Direct or prolonged exposure to water or dampness could cause
the Go-Chair to malfunction electronically and mechanically. Water can cause
electrical components to corrode and the chair’s frame to rust. Travel chairs
should be examined periodically for signs of corrosion caused by water
exposure, bodily fl uid exposure, or incontinence. Damaged components should
be replaced or treated immediately.
Should your Go-Chair come in contact with water:
1. Dry your Go-Chair as thoroughly as possible with a towel.
2. Allow your Go-Chair to sit in a warm, dry place for 12 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate.
3. Check the controller operation and the brakes before using your Go-Chair again.
4. If any inconsistencies are found, take your Go-Chair to an authorized Pride Provider. Travel chairs
that are frequently exposed to sources of water, such as incontinence, should be inspected often for
corrosion and electronic components may need to be replaced frequently.
Temperature
Some of the parts of your Go-Chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature. Always keep
your Go-Chair between the temperatures of 18°F (-8°C) and 122°F (50°C).
In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze. The specifi c temperature at which they freeze
depends on a number of factors, such as battery charge, usage, and composition of the batteries
(e.g., AGM).
General Guidelines
Avoid knocking or bumping the controller.
Avoid prolonged exposure of your Go-Chair to extreme conditions, such as heat, cold, or moisture.
Keep the controller clean.
Check all connectors to ensure that they are all tight and secured properly.
If your travel chair is equippped, make sure pneumatic tires are infl ated to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure
rating indicated on each tire.
WARNING! Make sure pneumatic tires are infl ated to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating
indicated on each tire. Do not underinfl ate or overinfl ate your tires. Low pressure may
result in loss of control, and overinfl ated tires may burst. Overinfl ating tires can cause
them to explode.
WARNING! Do not use a high pressure hose to infl ate your tires.
Use a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve them.
WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread areas of the tires; doing so may
make the tires slippery and cause your travel chair to skid.
Care and Maintenance
