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SAFETY FIRST
For your convenience and understanding, signal words are defined below:
WARNING IS USED TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD, WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH
OR SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THE WARNING IS IGNORED.
CAUTION IS USED TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD WHICH WILL OR CAN CAUSE MINOR PERSONAL INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THE CAUTION IS IGNORED.
Precautions
• Use caution around other people, cabinets, displays and shelving.
• DO NOT USE armrests as an assist.
• Make sure the individual’s feet are kept on the foot support when seated.
• Use is restricted to one occupant who must remain seated while the Escort is operational.
• Maximum load capacity is 750 pounds.
• Seat must be locked in forward facing position before transporting individual.
• Armrests must be horizontal while Escort is operational.
• Do not operate the Escort under low-light conditions.
• Do not drive over or off obstacles more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) high.
This could be unsafe and damage the Escort.
• Drive slowly while turning and on inclines.
• Drive straight up and down inclines and do not park on inclines.
• Do not back down inclines or onto any changes in the surface or grade.
• Do not make sharp, abrupt turns at high speeds or while going down an incline.
• Avoid inclines or ramps having a rise of more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) per one foot (30.5 cm)
(federal standard for wheelchair ramps.)
• When driving over bumps, dips, or inclines, approach them straight on and forward facing.
• Do not operate in parking lots or other areas with vehicular traffic.
• Travel over grass, gravel or soft dirt is NOT recommended.
• Always turn the Escort “OFF” when stopped.
• Use the foot parking brake while transferring individual on or off vehicle.
• Make sure the seat lock is in the locked position when individual is transferring.
• Once the individual has transferred onto the seat, keep parking brake engaged
while rotating seat to forward facing position.
• Do not expose the Escort to spray-on cleaning solutions and excessive moisture,
such as spraying with a hose or leaving uncovered in heavy rain.
TURNING THE ESCORT “OFF” WHILE IN MOTION WILL BRING THE ESCORT TO AN ABRUPT STOP
DO NOT DRIVE INTO ANY FIXED OBSTACLES OR OBJECTS AS THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY OR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
• Surface temperature can increase when exposed to external sources of heat.
• Unit is not intended to be operated by the rider.
• Unit is intended to be operated by an assistant.
