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WARNING
NEVER drive up an incline or down an incline at an angle and never drive down
an incline backwards.
ALWAYS avoid sudden stops on inclines and declines.
NEVER drive down a decline at full speed. Adjust the Zip
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r PC to the slowest
speed available prior to attempting the decline.
ALWAYS reduce your speed when cornering.
NEVER corner sharply while maneuvering an incline or decline.
OBSTACLES AND THRESHOLDS
NEVER attempt to climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than 1 inch and
never climb or descend an obstacle at an angle other than square (straight).
ALWAYS approach obstacles slowly and ensure that such obstacles can be
safely maneuvered upon. Proceed over such an obstacle straight and at a slow
and steady speed to ensure that all wheels and casters clear the obstacle.
NEVER attempt to climb or descend an obstacle that is wet or unstable and
never climb or descend an obstacle in reverse.
ALWAYS use an elevator when traveling between floors.
PROHIBITED
NEVER attempt to move or drive a Zip
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r PC or any powered mobility product
between floors using a stairway or an escalator.
WARNING
ALWAYS reduce your speed when driving on even terrain and/or soft surfaces.
ALWAYS avoid driving in tall grass and loosely packed gravel/sand.
SAFETY CONTINUED
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