Pride Mobility 1400 - Manual (Page 13)

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Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach
Stairs and Escalators
Go-Chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Never use your Go-Chair to negotiate steps or escalators.
Doors
Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
Drive your Go-Chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your Go-Chair gently and
slowly backward to pull the door open.
Elevators
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).
If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or
allow the rubber door edge to contact the Go-Chair and the door will reopen.
Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or travel chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
Lift/Elevation Products
If you will be transporting your travel chair during travel, you may find it necessary to use a vehicle-mounted lift
system or elevation product to aid in transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the warnings,
instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product
before using that product.
WARNING! Not all lift systems/elevation products are rated for use with an occupied mobility
device. Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your travel chair when it is being
used in connection with any type of lift system/elevation product unless:
That product is rated for occupied use by the manufacturer.
You are able to occupy your mobility device in strict conformity with the warnings,
instructions, specifications, and safety guidelines set forth by the manufacturer.
WARNING! Always turn off the power to the controller when you are being transferred via an
elevation product. Failure to do so may result in accidental joystick contact, resulting in
unintended movement and personal injury or product damage.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your Go-Chair while traveling in a motor vehicle. The travel
chair should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with batteries removed and properly
secured. In addition, all removable travel chair parts, including the armrests, seat, front riggings, controller, and
shrouds should be removed and/or properly secured during motor vehicle transport.
WARNING! Do not sit on your Go-Chair while it is in a moving vehicle.
WARNING! Always be sure your Go-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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