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2GX/AERO X Owner’s Manual
OM0002_Rev A_2GX/AERO X
CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS
8. When riding DOWN from a higher to a lower level, press your upper body BACKWARD lightly.
9. ALWAYS keep both hands on the handrims as you go over an obstacle.
10. NEVER push or pull on any object, such as a door knob or door jamb or furniture, in order to propel your chair.
11. If your chair has anti-tips, lock them in place before you go UP over an obstacle.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others
or damage the wheelchair.
H. CURBS/STEPS
I WARNING
Curbs and steps are extremely dangerous obstacles.
1. NEVER attempt to go up or down a single curb or step without an assistant UNLESS:
a. you are a very skilled rider of your chair; and
b. you have previously learned to safely do a “wheelie” in your chair; and
c. you are sure you have the strength and balance to control your chair during any such maneuver.
2. ALWAYS unlock and rotate anti-tips up and out of the way so they do not prevent you from executing this maneuver.
3. Even if you are a highly skilled rider, NEVER attempt to climb or descend a curb or step more than 4” high.
4. ALWAYS go straight up or down a curb or step. NEVER climb or descend at an angle.
5. ALWAYS be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb or step can damage your chair or cause components
to become loose. If you perform such maneuvers, inspect your chair more frequently.
If you are not highly skilled at tilting the chair, or the step or the curb is more than 4” high, ALWAYS have an assistant
help you negotiate curbs and steps. Your assistant must first read the Warnings contained in this Manual in their entirety,
especially the sections titled “Climbing a Curb or Single Step”, “Climbing a Flight of Stairs”, “Descending a Curb or Single
Step” and “Descending a Flight of Stairs” on pages 1-4 to 1-6.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others
or damage the wheelchair.
I. HILLS/SLOPES/RAMPS
I WARNING
The center of balance of your chair is affected by the slope of the surface over which you are riding. Because your center of
balance will be affected, your chair will be less stable when it is at an angle. This is especially true when riding on a slope
sideways. Furthermore, do not assume anti-tips will prevent a fall or tip-over under these conditions. The following rules
may help to avoid a fall or tip-over:
1. ALWAYS go up or down a slope, hill or ramp as straight as possible. If you try to cut the corner, you will be traversing
the slope, hill or ramp sideways to the slope and your risk of tipping over sideways will increase.
2. NEVER use your chair on a slope greater than 10%—a slope with an elevation greater than one foot in height for every
ten feet in length.
3. NEVER stop on a steep slope. If you stop on a steep slope, you may not be able to maintain control of the chair.
4. NEVER use rear wheel locks as a brake to slow or stop your chair. Wheel locks are NOT brakes. Doing so will most
likely cause the chair to veer out of control.
5. NEVER try to turn around or change direction when going up or down a slope.
6. ALWAYS stay in the CENTER of a ramp.
7. NEVER start up or down a ramp unless you are certain the ramp is wide enough for its entire length so your wheels will
not fall off the edge.
8. In order to control your speed, ALWAYS keep pressure with your hands on the handrims when going down a hill,
slope or ramp. DO NOT go too fast. Excessive speed may cause you to lose control of your chair, or it may cause your
casters to flutter which can cause a fall or tip-over.
9. ALWAYS lean or press your body in the UPHILL direction. This will help shift your weight to counteract the change in
the center of balance caused by the hill, slope or ramp.
10. ALWAYS ask for assistance if you have any concerns at all about your ability to maintain safe control of your chair on a
hill, slope or ramp.