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II. SAFETY
GENERAL GUIDELINES
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading
and understanding this owner’s manual.
Your powerchairisastate-of-the-artlife-enhancement devicedesignedtoincreasemobility.Prideprovides anextensive
varietyof products tobest fit the individualneeds of the powerchair user. Please be aware that thefinal selection and
purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the power chair user, who is
capableof makingsucha decision, andhis/herhealthcare professional(i.e.,medicaldoctor,physical therapist,etc.).
Thecontents ofthismanual are basedonthe expectationthatamobility deviceexperthasproperly fittedthepower chair
totheuserandhasassistedtheprescribinghealthcareprofessionaland/ortheQuantumRehabDealerintheinstruction
processfor the use of theproduct.
Therearecertainsituations,includingsomemedicalconditions,wherethepowerchairuser willneedtopracticeoperating
the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant.Atrained attendant can be defined as a family member or care
professionalspeciallytrainedinassistingapowerchairuserinvariousdailylivingactivities.
Asyoubeginusingyourpowerchairduringdailyactivities, youwillprobablyencountersituationsinwhichyouwillneed
somepractice. Simplytakeyourtime andyouwillsoon beinfulland confidentcontrolasyou manoeuvrethroughdoor-
ways,on and off of lifts, up and down ramps and over moderate terrain.
Belowaresomeprecautions,tipsandothersafetyconsiderationsthat willhelp youbecomeaccustomedtooperatingyour
powerchairsafely.
Modifications
Pridehasdesignedandengineeredyourpowerchairtoprovidemaximummobilityandutility.Awiderangeofaccessories
is available from your Quantum Rehab Dealer to further customise your power chair to better suit your needs and/or
preferences.However,under nocircumstances shouldyoumodify,add, removeordisableanyfeature, partorfunctionof
yourpower chair.
WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorised by Pride. Do not use
accessories if they have not been tested or approved for Pride products.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Gettoknowthefeelofyourpowerchairanditscapabilities.Priderecommendsthatyouperformasafetycheckbefore
eachuse to make sure your power chair operates smoothly and safely.
Performthe following inspections prior to using your power chair:
!Checkforpropertyreinflation.Maintainbut donotexceed the psi/bar/kPaairpressure rating ineachtyre if equipped
withpneumatictyres.
!Checkall electrical connections. Make sure they are tight andnotcorroded.
!Checkallcontrollerconnections to the power base. Make sure they aresecured properly.
!Checkthe brakes. See VII. “Care andMaintenance.”
!Checkbattery charge. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Dealer for assistance.
