7. GENERAL WARNINGS
PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
Drive profiles should only be adjusted by healthcare professionals and approved
agents/dealers, who are totally conversant with the process. They must also fully
understand the user's capabilities and the user's ability to operate the power chair safely.
Incorrect settings may cause injury or damage to the user, bystanders, the power chair
and/or nearby property.
To determine personal mobility limitations, practice combinations of bending, reaching,
mount and dismount techniques, whilst in the presence of a healthcare professional.
Practice the above techniques BEFORE actively using the power chair.
For users with balance problems, practice the above techniques with the aid of an
assistant, in the presence of a healthcare professional.
DO NOT attempt to pick up objects that cause you to shift your weight in the seat, or
require you to bend excessively in any direction. Such action may result in the power
chair tipping over, or in injury to the person or both.
DO NOT use an escalator to move the power chair between floors as serious bodily injury
could arise from such actions.
DO NOT drive on the road, dual carriageways or motorways.
DO NOT drive up, down or across inclines that have water, ice, oil or any other slippery
substance on the surface. Failure to note the above conditions could cause loss of
control.
DO NOT attempt to drive over kerbs or obstacles in excess of 45mm. Disregarding this
warning could cause the power chair to tip resulting in possible bodily harm.
DO NOT make sharp turns in forward or reverse at high speeds.
Always disassemble the power chair into its stowable parts and then lift each assembly
one at a time.
DO NOT carry passengers on your power chair.
DO NOT attempt to tow another vehicle.
DO NOT operate the power chair without first checking that it is safe to do so. Always be
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