5900A Powerchair Owner’s Manual DCR1236
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3.21 Stairs and escalators
This powerchair is not designed to negotiate
stairs. It must never be driven on an escalator
(even with an attendant). It’s not recommended for
use on a moving walkway or travelator. Never climb
stairs.
3.22 Environmental conditions
Your powerchair is not designed for use in a heavy
rainstorm or in heavy snowy or icy conditions. Contact
with water or excessive moisture can cause an electrical
malfunction. The frame, motors and other chair parts
are not water-tight.
Your powerchair has electric motors and must
NEVER be driven through water, into rivers,
creeks and the sea. Never take your chair into a shower,
tub, pool or sauna. Dry the chair as soon as you can
if it gets wet. The joystick hand control unit is NOT
WATERPROOF. The joystick module is splash proof but
may be permanently damaged if water transgresses
the rubber seals (this damage is not covered under
warranty). It is a good idea to carry a plastic bag in case
of rain. It should be large enough to cover the joystick
module and the user’s hand while still allowing the
joystick to return to centre.
Use extra care if you must operate your
powerchair on a wet or slick surface. Stop if one or
both main wheels lose traction. If this occurs, you may
lose control of your chair or fall. Don’t operate your chair
on a slope or ramp if there is snow, ice, water or oil film
present.
Your powerchair’s surface temperature may increase
when exposed to heat sources such as sunlight. Personal
injury such as skin burns could result from contact with
hot surfaces.
3.23 Powerchair lifts
Please refer to Section 5.
3.24 Motor vehicle safety
Please refer to Section 5.
3.25 Drugs and alcohol
Prescribed, over the counter and illicit drugs
and alcohol may impair your ability to operate your
powerchair in a safe manner. This may result in personal
injury or death to yourself and others.
Consult your physician regarding possible impairment
from the above. Under no circumstances should
you drive your powerchair while your judgement
is compromised by drugs or alcohol.
3.26 Alcohol, drugs and smoking
It’s strongly recommended that you don’t
smoke cigarettes while seated in your powerchair
and that you stay away from naked flames, open fires and
other sources of sparks and high heat. The powerchair
has passed the powerchair standards flammability
requirements, but it is advisable to keep ashtrays at a
safe distance from seat cushions. Please ensure that
cigarettes are completely extinguished before disposing
and don’t leave lit cigarettes unattended.
NOTE
: Wear and tear, cleaning products and hair spray
may reduce the flame retardation qualities of your
upholstery. Please refer to Section 7.10.
