Golden Technologies Compass Sport GP605 SS Owner's Manual page 7

Compass Sport Owner's Manual – Model # GP605 SS, GP605 CC
DRIVING ON AN INCLINE
Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access
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ramps.
Always climb or descend a gradient by driving straight up or straight down the face
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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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Try to keep your Compass Sport
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to a stop, restart and accelerate slowly and carefully.
Do not try to descend or climb an incline that is greater than the maximum incline
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stated in the specifications section of this manual.
If, while you are driving down a slope, your chair starts to move faster
than you feel is safe, gently release the joystick and allow your
Compass Sport
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 Sport
SAFETY
moving when climbing an incline. If you do come
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to come to a stop. When you feel that you again have
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