Section 3. General Warnings - Glide Rehabilitation Products Owner & User Manual

SECTION 3. GENERAL WARNINGS

WARNING
Understand the characteristics of the Power Assist Unit before using.
• Do not lift the front castors using the hand rims while the power
is on. Always turn the power off before lifting the castors
• Do not operate power assist unit in wet conditions. Hand rims
tend to slip when wet.
WARNING
Always be accompanied by an attendant in the following situations.
• Crossing railway lines. (There is a possibility of castors catching
in the tracks)
• Cross – hatched covers on side ditches or drainage ditches.
(There is a danger of the castors catching in the cover)
• Do not go down hill with the power unit turned off. (There is
danger when the speed increases to the point where you cannot
stop by yourself)
• Areas where the chair inclines sharply to the right or left
• Other areas that you are unfamiliar with the environment.
WARNING
Traveling without the anti-tip rollers fitted or traveling with the anti-tip
rollers incorrectly adjusted may cause a rollover. Always ensure that
they are fitted and adjusted correctly. When adjusted correctly you will
have approximately 75mm clearance between the floor and the anti-tip
roller when chair is fitted with 175mm diameter front castors.
WARNING
Crossing roads and riding on the shoulder of the road may involve
danger. Always be accompanied by an attendant when travelling in
unfamiliar areas.
• Pay attention to traffic from the right and left when crossing
roads without pedestrian signals.