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Obstacles and Escalators
So Lite wheelchairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Never use your So Lite wheelchair to negotiate stairs or escalators.
Doors
■ Drive your So Lite wheelchair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your So Lite
wheelchair gently and slowly backward to pull the door open.
Elevators
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).
■ If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begins to close, push on the rubber door edge or
allow the rubber door edge to contact the So Lite wheelchair and the door will reopen.
■ Use care that pocketbooks, packages or So Lite wheelchair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
Lift Systems/Elevation Products
If you will be transporting your So Lite wheelchair during travel, you may find it necessary to use a vehicle-mounted
lift system or elevation product to aid in transportation. Journey recommends that you closely review the warnings,
instructions, specifications and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before
using that product.
WARNING! Not all lift systems/elevation products are rated for use with an occupied mobility device.
We recommend that you do not remain seated in your So Lite wheelchair when it is being used in
connection with any type of lift system/elevation product unless:
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That product is rated for occupied use by the manufacturer.
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You are able to occupy your mobility device in strict conformity with the warnings, instructions,
specifications and safety guidelines set forth by the manufacturer.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Do not remain seated in your So Lite wheelchair while traveling in a motor vehicle. Your So Lite wheelchair was
designed to be folded and stored in a secure location, such as the trunk of a car, during motor vehicle transport.
In addition, all removable So Lite wheelchair parts, including the armrests and front riggings, should be removed
and/or properly secured during movement.
WARNING! Do not sit on your So Lite wheelchair while it is in a moving vehicle.
Positioning Belts
Your authorized Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your
need for a positioning belt in order to operate your So Lite wheelchair safely. Typically, the positioning belt is not
designed for use as a restraining device in a motor vehicle. You should be properly belted into seats approved by
the vehicle manufacturer with your So Lite wheelchair properly stowed for vehicle transport.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your So Lite wheelchair, make
sure it is fastened securely in order to reduce the possibility of a fall from the So Lite
wheelchair.
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is
your So Lite wheelchair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle
should be properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
