Safety Instruction; Ramps And Curbs; Transfers, Reaching And Bending - Heartway Medical Products PF5 User Manual

SAFETY
Operation of Scooter
1.Always ensure that the power is switched off when getting on or off of the scooter.
This will eliminate the possibility of causing injury to yourself or others.
2.Always check that the drive wheels are engaged (drive mode) before driving.
3.Set the speed control knob according to your driving ability and the environment in
which you are going to operate. We recommend that you keep your speed at the
slowest position (press the deceleration button) until you are familiar with the
driving characteristics of the vehicle. We also recommend that you use the slowest
speed when using your power scooter indoors.
4.Always reduce your speed when making sharp turns.
5.Do not switch off the power when the scooter is still moving forward. This will
bring the chair to an extremely abrupt stop.
6.Avoid jerky stop/start motions as it will result in excessive current draw from the
batteries, increased tyre wear and the rapid wearing of the gear boxes and motors.
7.To brake in an emergency, simply release the forward/reverse lever.

Ramps and Curbs

8. When driving up or down ramps, be sure to check that the angle of the slope is
less than 10 degrees (slopes about 1/6). Also check that ramp surface is roughened
to prevent slipping. Never drive across a slope or turn sharply on a slope.
9. When driving up curbs, always check the height of the curb to ensure that it does
not exceed 40mm(1-1/2") height.

Transfers, Reaching and Bending

10. Transferring on and off the PF5 requires a good sense of balance. To eliminate the
possibility of injury, we recommend performing the following tasks before
attempting a transfer:
→ Position scooter so that the distance between your power scooter and the
object to which you are transferring is close enough for a safe transfer.
→ Turn the power off
→ Ensure that your power scooter is not in freewheel mode.
→ Flip up or remove armrests
11. When reaching, bending or leaning while seated on your power scooter, make sure
that you maintain a stable center of gravity to keep the power scooter from
tipping.
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