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II. SAFETY
Inclement Weather Precautions
Exposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught
up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your power chair proceed to shelter at the earliest oppurtunity.
Thoroughly dry your power chair before storing, charging, or operating your power chair.
WARNING! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces can
cause personal injury and/or damage to the power chair and electrical system. Maintain and store
your power chair in a dry and clean condition.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person
while seated in a power chair.
Positioning Belts
Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your re-
quirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning elt to safely operate your power chair, make sure it is
fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the power chair.
WARNING! The positioning elt is not designed for use as a seat elt in a motor vehicle. Nor is
your power chair suita le for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should e
properly elted into seats approved y the vehicle manufacturer.
WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury and/or
property damage may result.
WARNING! Always e sure your power chair and its atteries are properly secured when it is eing
transported. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
Reaching and Bending
Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated
on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the power chair from tipping. Pride
recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the
presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
WARNING! Do not end, lean, or reach for o jects if you have to pick them up from the floor y
reaching down etween your knees. Movements such as these may change your center of gravity
and the weight distri ution of the power chair. This may cause your power chair to tip, possi ly
resulting in personal injury. Keep your hands away from the tires when driving.
Batteries
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more
information about your power chairs batteries, see VII. Batteries and Charging.
WARNING! Power chair atteries are heavy. See specifications ta le. If you are una le to lift that
much weight, e sure to get help. Lifting eyond your capacity can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Always protect the atteries from freezing and never charge a frozen attery. Charging
a frozen attery may result in personal injury and/or damage to the attery.