2.0
2.0
SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! Risk of Damage or Serious Injury if the wheelchair is switched off while driving (for
example by pressing the On/Off Button or disconnecting a cable in order to stop abruptly).
• If you have to brake in an emergency, simply release the joystick to bring the wheelchair to a full
stop. (For more information refer to the Joystick User Manual/Instructions (provided separately) with
your power wheelchair base.
DANGER! Risk of Damage, Serious Injury or Death if the wheelchair is operated when judgement
or ability is impaired
• NEVER operate your wheelchair under the influence of medication or alcohol or other substances
that impair judgement.
• Changing medications may affect your ability to operate the wheelchair. Discuss the ability to operate
the wheelchair with a healthcare professional when changing medications.
• DO NOT operate the wheelchair under conditions where judgement or function may be impaired.
This may include, but is not limited to lack of sleep or poor vision.
DANGER! Driving the wheelchair outdoors or in areas of poor lighting may result in damage,
serious injury, or death.
• DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
• Use caution when operating the wheelchair outdoors at night or in areas with poor lighting.
WARNING! Risk of Damage or Serious Injury
Loss of traction or stability on rough or unstable terrain may cause damage or serious injury
• DO NOT operate the wheelchair on rough or unstable terrain. This would include, but is not limited to
areas of rock, gravel, sand, mulch, mud, uneven pavement, roots and similar conditions.
• ALWAYS be aware of surroundings & conditions that might affect the ability to operate the wheelchair.
WARNING! Risk of Damage, Serious Injury or Death
Improper wheelchair operation may cause a loss of traction which can result in damage, serious
injury or death
• Travelling at high speeds reduces traction and increases stopping distance.
• DO NOT make sudden direction changes at high speed. Allow the wheelchair to come to a full stop
before changing direction.
• ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are turning. Shufting your body weight in the opposite
direction of the turn may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction.
DANGER! Risk of Damage, Serious Injury or Death if the Drive Lockout (DLO) Limits are disabled
or not properly programmed
• NEVER drive your wheelchair with the DLO system disabled or set beyond the maximum recommended
drive lockout limit (see also
Section 4.3: Safety Lockouts & Limit Switches
).
WARNING! Risk of Damage or Serious Injury when travelling over curbs or on inclines
• When approaching a curb or incline, return the seating system to a stable/upright driving position, and
ALWAYS drive your power wheelchair straight up the curb or incline (not on an angle). This greatly
reduces the possibility of tipping.
• ALWAYS reduce speed and proceed with caution when negotiating a curb/incline (see also
Section
2.2: Travelling on Inclines
).
WARNING! Risk of Injury by Moving Parts.
• To avoid personal injury and injury to other individuals from moving wheelchair parts such as wheels,
power legrests, and/or tilt or elevate modules, always be aware of your surroundings, especially
when children or pets are present.
2.3.2
WARNINGS WHEN DRIVING YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR!
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DANGER! Driving the wheelchair near motor vehicles may result in damage, serious injury or death.
• ALWAYS be aware of motor vehicles when using the wheelchair.
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