Pride Go-Chair Owner's Manual page 12

Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your Go-Chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it
may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your Go-Chair. Obey all local pedestrian
traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution.
Outdoor Driving Surfaces
Your Go-Chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces
composed of concrete, blacktop, or tarmac. However, Pride recognises that there will be times when you will
encounter other surface types. For this reason, your Go-Chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil,
grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your Go-Chair safely on lawns and in park areas.
Reduce your Go-Chair's speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
Do not use your power chair at the edge of a stream, lake, or ocean.
If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
Inclement Weather Precautions
Exposure of your Go-Chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly
caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your Go-Chair, proceed to shelter at the earliest
opportunity. Thoroughly dry your Go-Chair before storing, charging, or operating your Go-Chair.
PROHIBITED! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces
can have an adverse effect on the electrical system. Maintain and store your Go-Chair in a dry
and clean condition.
WARNING! Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of
upholstered and non-upholstered items on the travel chair, possibly resulting in skin irritation.
Exercise caution when using your travel chair in extremely cold conditions or when exposing
your travel chair to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Kerbs, etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (kerbs,
porches, stairs, etc.).
To navigate up over a kerb or stationary obstacle:
1. Approach the kerb or obstacle slowly, and make sure the Go-Chair is traveling perpendicular to the obstacle.
See figure 2.
2. Increase the forward speed just before the front wheels come in contact with the obstacle.
3. Reduce the forward speed only after the rear wheels have cleared the obstacle.
To navigate down a kerb or stationary obstacle:
1. Approach the kerb or obstacle slowly, and make sure the Go-Chair is traveling perpendicular to the obstacle.
See figure 2.
2. Reduce the forward speed just before the front wheels come in contact with the obstacle.
3. Increase the forward speed only after the rear wheels have cleared the obstacle and you are once again on a
level surface.
WARNING! Even though your power chair may be capable of handling greater obstacles, Pride
recommends that you do not attempt to negotiate a kerb that has a height greater than 5 cm (2 in.).
Doing so could cause instability in your power chair.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your Go-Chair proceed rearward down any step, kerb, or other
obstacle. This may cause the travel chair to tip.
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