SECTION 3. WARNINGS
Read and understand the warnings stated in this section.
To the Occupant
WARNING!
1.
Before using this chair, obtain advice and training from your health
professional.
2.
Each chair is custom designed to suit individual needs. Take time to become
familiar with each feature before you begin driving.
3.
Depending on your level of function and ability, you will need to develop your
own methods for its safe use.
4.
Understanding the environment where the chair will be used will help identify
potential hazards and how to avoid them.
5.
Read this manual before operating chair.
6.
Never take chair onto stairs or escalators.
To the Carer
WARNING!
1.
You must read this manual and follow all the instructions in each section as
they also apply to you.
2.
You must develop an understanding of the occupants ability to develop safe
methods best suited to your ability
3.
To manually push the chair you must make sure that you have control over the
chair before releasing the motor drive clutch.
4.
Only use the push handles to move chair. They are specifically designed for
this purpose
5.
When helping the occupant overcome an obstacle you must:
•
Learn safe methods from your health professional
•
Explain clearly to the occupant what you are about to do and what
they are required to do
•
Always go straight up or down when traversing curbs or steps. Never
attempt angled approaches or descents as it effects stability of the
chair.
•
Never let the chair drop back to the ground when going over edges of
steps and obstacles. Doing so may cause damage to chair or injury to
the occupant
6. Never take chair on to stairs or escalators.
Environment Conditions
WARNING!
The Glide Rehabilitation Products Power Chair has been designed and tested with user
safety, as it’s prime consideration.
The “Posi Trak Suspension System” has been designed to automatically adjust to
uneven surfaces and changes in height, allowing all six wheels to stay in contact with
the ground under most conditions. This feature provides improved stability and traction
in demanding situations.
