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Dane Technologies, Inc.
WheelChair Mover
Owners Manual
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7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234
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Driving:
Operate the vehicle only as fast as safety considerations will allow, taking into
consideration the traffic, doors and needs of the patient. Running into other traffic or
doors may cause injury or damage to property
Do not make sharp, abrupt turns at high speeds or while going down an incline. The
operator’s ability to control the machine is reduced in these situations and may
cause injury or damage to property.
Do not operate on inclines with loose material on the surface. Always take operating
conditions, such as wet or slippery floors, into consideration. Do not push more than
the individual trained operator can safely control given those conditions.
Do not drive over objects or irregular surfaces more than 1/2 inch high.
When driving over bumps, dips or inclines, approach them at a 90 degree angle.
Operate indoors only.
Don’t expose the WheelChair Mover to excessive moisture, such as using it in the
rain or spraying it with a hose.
To insure sufficient traction, 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)
Do not drive at full speed into any fixed obstacles or objects as this may result in
personal injury or structural damage.
Do not operate the WheelChair Mover in any position except standing or walking
with the handlebars and throttle directly in front of you.
Do not bend ov
er the machine or controls while the Wheelchair Mover is turned “on”.
Damage or injury may occur.
Only one person may operate the WheelChair Mover controls at any one time.
Do not leave the WheelChair Mover unattended with a patient in the attached
wheelchair.
A trained operator must use one hand on each handlebar while operating the
WheelChair Mover.
No one is allowed on the machine at any time. NO PASSENGERS! No stepping or
standing on any part of the machine.
Do not park on inclines.
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Operation of Hitch:
Verify that the hitch jaws are fully engaged on every wheelchair, every time.
Do not connect to powered wheelchairs or any item except correctly sized manual
wheelchairs.
A trained operator must stop at any time fluids are spilled on the machine and clean
the machine and wheelchair before beginning or continuing transport.
The transport of a patient must be stopped anytime fluids are spilled.
Follow facility procedures for fluid spills. Report spills as required.
Disconnect the wheelchair from the WheelChair Mover and park the WheelChair
Mover in an appropriate position and turn off. Continue the transport of the patient.