Golden Technologies Alero GP-50 User Manual page 7

Before attempting negotiating a ramp the following basic safety rules
should be considered
1. Surface of the ramp: Is it too slippery ?
2. Degree of incline: Is it too steep to attempt alone ?
3. Length of ramp: Is it too long for your endurance ?
4. Obstacles: Are there any obstacles on the ramp that would
necessitate an attendant's assistance ?
Assistance is always recommended when going up or down steep
inclines.
In order to prevent loss of steering control, or the possibility of tipping over back-
wards, an attendant is recommended when going up inclines greater than
If it becomes necessary to stop when going up an incline, special care must be
taken to avoid abrupt or sudden forward movement when you resume operating
the chair to avoid tipping the chair backwards.
Always keep the chair under control when going down a ramp or incline. Speed
should be controlled at all times.
When operating your Alero and an obstacle is being approached, care should be
taken to prevent the chair from becoming unstable.
Obstacles that may force the Alero to become unstable
CURBS
1. Go down the curb rear wheels first, making sure that the user is square to
the curb so that the rear wheels go down together.
2. Go up a curb frontward with both front wheels up together.
3. DO NOT attempt to climb multiple steps.
4. DO NOT use escalators. Use the elevator.
NOTE : As with all adjustable wheelchairs, operation at the extremes
of adjustment may affect handling and performance.
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