Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual
Revised 0807
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SAFETY (cont.)
Operating Safety (cont.)
When turning,
ALWAYS
shift your weight in the direction you are turning.
NEVER
shift your
weight in the opposite direction of the turn. Doing so may cause your power wheelchair to tip
over.
To maintain lateral stability,
NEVER
reach further than the length of your arm.
NEVER
lean out of the chair as this may cause instability.
Please practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in the presence of a qualified
healthcare professional to establish your particular safety limits before using your power
wheelchair for the first time.
NEVER
engage or disengage the brake release levers with the power on.
NEVER
sit on your power wheelchair when the brake release levers are disengaged.
NEVER
use an escalator to move your power wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury
may occur.
NEVER
attempt to lift your power wheelchair by any of the removable parts. Doing so may
result in injury to the people lifting the unit or damage to the power wheelchair.
ALWAYS
remain properly seated when operating your power wheelchair.
DO NOT
carry passengers under any circumstances
DO NOT
operate your power wheelchair on roads, streets or highways.
ALWAYS
reduce the speed of your power wheelchair when making turns.
DO NOT
attempt to stop your power wheelchair using your wheel locks. Wheel locks are not
brakes!
DO NOT
attempt to drive your power wheelchair up or down an incline more than 6
0
.
ALWAYS
ask for assistance when going up or down inclines of this nature.
ALWAYS
drive up or down inclines on a 90
o
angle. Driving up or down an incline at angles
less than 90
o
may increase tipping and may cause bodily injury or property damage.
DO NOT
back your power wheelchair down an incline or across uneven surfaces.
ALWAYS
lower your speed while driving down inclines to avoid sudden stops or hard braking.
