Golden Compass HD GP620 SS Owner's Manual page 8

DRIVING ON AN INCLINE
Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access
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ramps.
Try to keep your Compass HD™ moving when climbing an incline. If you do come
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to a stop, restart and accelerate slowly and carefully.
Always climb or descend a gradient by driving straight up or straight down the
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face of the slope.
Do not traverse or drive across the face of a gradient.
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Do not attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow, ice, cut or wet
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grass, leaves, or any other potentially hazardous material.
Do not back down an incline.
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Do not try to descend or climb an incline that is greater than the recommended
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maximum incline of 6 degrees.
move faster than you feel is safe, gently release the joystick and allow your
Compass HD™ to come to a stop. When you feel that you again have control of
your power chair, adjust the speed control to a lower setting then push the joystick
forward and continue safely down the remainder of the slope.
MEDICATION
Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking
may affect your judgment and/or your ability to operate your Compass HD™.
Technologies, Inc. representative to connect any electrical or mechanical device to
your Compass HD™.
cause injury.
SAFETY
If, while you are driving down a slope, your chair starts to
Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Golden
Unauthorized accessories will void the warranty and may
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