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1.
The brake pedal must be in the NEUTRAL position or the bed will not steer properly.
2.
Turn ON power with the ON/OFF button on the power drive control. When power is
activated the drive wheel will drop to the floor.
NOTE
: The drive will not operate while the charger cord is plugged in.
WARNING:
Set speed control to a minimum position before engaging power drive. Failure
to do so could result in patient and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment
WARNING:
Make sure the power drive is in forward position (FWD) before engaging.
Failure to do so could result in patient and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment or
other property.
3.
Determine direction desired by using the LFT, RGT, FWD or REV switch on the power
drive.
4.
Set the speed using the speed control switch. The up arrow gives more speed and power to
the throttle. Use slowest setting for tight quarter maneuvers.
WARNING:
When using the power drive set the speed that is suitable for the user’s
experience with the power drive. Failure to do so could result in patient and/or user injury as
well as damage to the device.
5.
Slowly squeeze one side of the Acceleration Control Throttle and the device will begin to
move. The more you squeeze the throttle the faster it will go. To stop, release lever.
NOTE:
If the attendant is squeezing the throttle when turning on the system the device will go to a
default (Flash) mode. If this happens turn the system off (ON/OFF switch on the controls) and restart
the power drive.
Additional Driving Instructions
To steer device, turn handle in direction you wish to go. In forward position, Right Direction
(Clockwise), Left Direction (Counter Clockwise). Reverse position would be opposite.
Avoid sudden sharp turns when operating at any speed over slow without training, or Loss of
Control can occur.
The power drive is designed primarily for flat surface use. Ramps, hills, etc. should be
avoided if at all possible. If not avoidable, use extreme care! The power drive is NOT
intended to stop or hold the patient on a declining or inclining surface.
When going down any ramp or hill always precede handle first (reverse). Failure to observe
this can result in Loss of Control. NEVER attempt to drive system with the patient in front
going down.
This device is NOT recommended in situations where the slope is greater than 1:12 (one inch
in 12 inches).
In Patient Cardiac Situation
Pull release knob, lift lock assembly and rotate controller assembly to the left. Remove bed
headboard and administer CPR.