Control Through Tight Spots - Golden Technologies Cricket GP302 Owner's Manual

CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS

As you use your
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obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some common
obstacles that you may meet during the daily use of your power wheelchair. Listed with those
obstacles are some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles. Learn and follow
these tips, and with surprising ease you will soon be in control of your power chair as you
maneuver it through doors.
Doors:
• Approach any unfamiliar door slowly.
• Notice if the door has a door knob or a push bar.
• Determine if the door opens towards you or away from you.
• Do not try to use your own strength to open the door. Learn to use the power of your power
wheelchair to do the majority of the work for you.
If the door opens away from you: If the door opens away from you:
1. Use one hand to turn the door knob or to operate the push bar.
2. Use your other hand to control the power chair by gently operating the joystick to move
your power wheelchair slowly forward.
3. Use your arm to push the door gently open.
4. Drive through the doorway.
5. If it is a self-closing door, it will close behind you.
6. If it is not a self-closing door, stop your power chair when it is clear of the door and use your
hand to push the door closed.
If the door opens towards you:
1. Use one hand to turn the door knob or to pull the handle.
2. Keep your grip on the door knob or on the handle.
3. Use your other hand to control the power wheelchair by gently operating the joystick to
move your power chair slowly backward.
4. Allow the power of your
5. When the door is completely open, stop your power wheelchair.
6. Drive through the doorway while keeping your hand on the door to prevent it from hitting or
blocking your power wheelchair.
7. If it is a self-closing door, it will close behind you. If it is not a self-closing door, pull it closed
behind you.
8. If it is not a self-closing door, pull it closed behind you.
Please read and thoroughly understand "Safety Rules" and "Driving On An In-
cline" sections of this manual.
VII. OPERATION
to increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some
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to pull the door completely open.
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