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UK Jazzy 1113/RevF/Apr03
I I . S A F E T Y
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is
higher than 2.54 cm (1 in.) unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearward down any step,
kerb, or other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be
aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power
chair. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and
then proceed with extreme caution.
Stairs and Escalators
Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use a lift.
WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause
injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your power chair.
Doors
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Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
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Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your power chair gently
and slowly rearward to pull the door open.
Lifts
Modern lifts have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the lift door(s).
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If you are in the doorway of an lift when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or
allow the rubber door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen.
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Use care that handbags, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in lift doors.
EMI & RFI
Laboratory tests performed have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles.
Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When EM adversely affects the operation of an electronic
device, it is called Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
Lift/Elevation Products
If you will be traveling with your power chair, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in
transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety information
set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a
person while seated in a power chair.
