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WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher
than 5 cm (2 in.) unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! If your power chair is equipped with a kerb climber, do not attempt to climb any kerb
in excess of 5 cm (2 in.) in height. Do not approach kerbs at an angle; instead approach any kerb
you intend to ascend or descend in the forward position.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearward down any step, kerb or
other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip.
Doors
Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your power chair gently and slowly
rearward to pull the door open.
Lifts
Modern lifts have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the lift door(s).
If you are in the doorway of a lift when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber
door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen.
Use care that handbags, packages or power chair accessories do not become caught in lift doors.
Lift/Elevation Products
If you will be traveling with your power chair, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in transporta-
tion. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications and safety information set forth by the
manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
WARNING! Never sit on your power chair when it is being used in connection with any
type of lift/elevation product. Your power chair was not designed with such use in
mind and any damage or injury incurred from such use is not the responsibility of Pride.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair while traveling in a motor vehicle. The power chair
should be stowed in the boot of a car or in the back of a truck or van with the batteries removed and properly secured. In
addition, all removable power chair parts, including the armrests, seat, front riggings, controller and shrouds should be
removed and/or properly secured during motor vehicle transport. If your power chair is equipped with a transit securement
system, refer to IV. "Assembly" and the supplement provided with your power chair for additional information regarding
power chair transport in a motor vehicle.
WARNING! Pride does not recommend using the power chair as a seat in a motor vehicle. The
power chair user should transfer into the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-installed belt restraint
system if and whenever feasible. If your power chair is equipped with a manufacturer-installed
transit securement system, please refer to the supplemental safety information provided with
your power chair.
WARNING! Ensure power chairs equipped with a transit securement system are properly secured
to the motor vehicle during transport. Power chairs that are not properly secured can become a
hazard to the user and to other vehicle passengers in the event of a crash, sudden stopping or
swerving, as the power chair could tip or slide out of place.
WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when it is being
transported. Batteries should be secured in an upright position and protective caps should be
installed on the battery terminals. Batteries should not be transported with any flammable or
combustible items.
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