Tips For Safe Use - Pride Stylus Owner's Manual

TIPS FOR SAFE USE

The Pride Stylus was designed to be simple to use on smooth, level surfaces.
However, you may encounter situations that require a higher level of skill. It is for
these situations that you will benefit from practicing with a trained attendant.
Pride performs extensive testing on our wheelchairs. From the results of these
tests, we have determined that the following conditions are outside the normal
operating range of the Pride Stylus and require the presence of a certified health-
care professional or trained attendant.
PERFORMING "WHEELIES"
Performing "wheelies" (lifting the caster wheels off the ground to travel over an
object) requires skill, balance, and hours of practice in the presence of a trained
attendant. If you attempt to perform a "wheelie" and do not have the skill to do so
alone, you risk tipping over rearwards. Do not perform "wheelies" unless you are
skilled enough to do so.
CLIMBING INCLINES
The maximum incline angle your wheelchair can climb safely on solid ground is
8.7% at maximum weight capacity. Most handicap access ramps are pitched at
8.7%. Any attempt to climb a steeper incline may put your wheelchair in an un-
stable position, especially if the incline is rough or uneven terrain. See figure 8.
Figure 8. Maximum Safe Incline Angle (Ascending and Descending)
KERBS AND OTHER OBSTACLES
Pride recommends driving around kerbs or other obstacles, rather than over
them. However, there may be some situations where it may be necessary to
climb a kerb. If you are going to attempt to climb onto a kerb, approach it slowly
and straightforward. See figures 9 and 10.
Figure 9. Incorrect Kerb Approach
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Figure 10. Correct Kerb Approach
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