Z-Chair
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I I . S A F E T Y
Outdoor Driving Surfaces
Your Z-Chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed of
concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface
types. For this reason, your Z-Chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use
your Z-Chair safely on lawns and in park areas.
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Reduce your travel chair’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
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Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
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Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
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If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Curbs, etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (curbs, porches,
stairs, etc.). The correct method for approaching a curb is illustrated in figures 2 and 3.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your Z-Chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than
1 inch unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your Z-Chair proceed backwards down any step, curb, or other
obstacle. This may cause the Z-Chair to tip and cause personal injury.
Stairs and Escalators
Travel chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Never use your Z-Chair to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to
yourself and to others and/or damage your Z-Chair.
Doors
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Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
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Drive your Z-Chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open, or drive your Z-Chair gently and slowly
backwards to pull the door open.
Elevators
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).
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If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the
rubber door edge to contact the Z-Chair and the door will reopen.
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Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or Z-Chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach
Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach
