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II. SAFETY
MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT
Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your Travel Scooter while traveling in a motor vehicle.
The Travel Scooter should be stowed in the boot of a car or in the back of a truck or van with the batteries
removed and properly secured.
WARNING! Although your Travel Scooter may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt
is not designed to provide restraint during motor vehicle transport. Anyone travelling in a
motor vehicle should be properly secured in the motor vehicle seat with safety belts fastened
securely.
WARNING! Do not sit on your Travel Scooter while it is in a moving vehicle.
WARNING! Always be sure your Travel Scooter 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.
POSITIONING BELTS
Your service agent, therapist(s) and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your require-
ment for a positioning belt in order to operate your Travel Scooter safely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your Travel Scooter, make
sure it is fastened securely.
PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT
WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period
of time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle
control lever contact.
GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER
Getting onto and off of your Travel Scooter requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety
tips when getting onto and off of your Travel Scooter:
! Remove the key from the key switch.
! Ensure that your Travel Scooter is not in freewheel mode. See III. “Your Travel Scooter.”
! Ensure that the seat is secured into place.
! Pivot the armrests up to make getting onto and off of the Travel Scooter easier.
WARNING! Position yourself as far back as possible in the Travel Scooter seat to prevent
the Travel Scooter from tipping.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the Travel Scooter armrests and do not use
the armrests for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the
Travel Scooter to tip, resulting in a fall from the Travel Scooter.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard. Such use may cause the
Travel Scooter to tip.
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