Pride Elite Trsveller, Owner'S Manual

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I I . S A F E T Y
GENERAL
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new Travel Scooter for the first time without
completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual.
Your Travel Scooter is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride
provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the Travel Scooter user. Please
be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of Travel Scooter to be used
is the responsibility of the Travel Scooter user who is capable of making such a decision and his/her
healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted
the Travel Scooter to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorized
Pride Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the Travel Scooter user will need
to practice operating the Travel Scooter in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be
defined as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a Travel Scooter user in
various daily living activities.
As you begin using your Travel Scooter during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in
which you will need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident
control as you maneuver through doorways, on and off elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate
terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the you become accus-
tomed to operating the Travel Scooter safely.
MODIFICATIONS
Pride has designed and engineered your Travel Scooter to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide
range of accessories is available from your authorized Pride Provider to further customize your Travel
Scooter to better suit your needs and/or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify,
add, remove, or disable any feature, part, or function of your Travel Scooter.
WARNING! Do not modify your Travel Scooter in any way not authorized by Pride. Do not
use accessories if they have not been tested or approved for Pride Products.
REMOVABLE PARTS
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your Travel Scooter by any of its removable
parts, including the armrests, seat, or shroud. Pride recommends use of only solid, non-
removable frame components such as Travel Scooter securement points or the front and
rear frame weldments to lift or move your Travel Scooter.
WARNING! Lifting the Travel Scooter should be accomplished with no fewer than three
people, one at the front and two at the rear of the unit.
PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK
Get to know the feel of your Travel Scooter and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a
safety check before each use to make sure your Travel Scooter operates smoothly and safely.