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II. SAFETY
To navigate down a kerb or stationary obstacle:
1. Approach the kerb or obstacle slowly, and make sure the power 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! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher
than 7.62 cm (3 in.) unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearward down any step, kerb or
other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip.
Stairs and Escalators
Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use a lift.
WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators.
Doors
Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your power chair gently
and slowly rearward to pull the door open.
Lifts
Modern lifts have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the lift door(s).
If you are in the doorway of a lift when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the
rubber door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen.
Use care that handbags, packages or power chair accessories do not become caught in lift doors.
Lift/Elevation Products
If you will be traveling with your power chair, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in
transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications and safety information
set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
WARNING! Never sit on your power chair when it is being used in connection with any type of
lift/elevation product. Your power chair was not designed with such use in mind and any damage
or injury incurred from such use is not the responsibility of Pride.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair while traveling in a motor vehicle. The
power chair should be stowed in the boot of a car or in the back of a truck or van with batteries removed and/or
properly secured. In addition, all removable power chair parts, including the armrests, seat, front riggings, con-
troller and shrouds should be removed and/or properly secured during motor vehicle transport. If your power chair
is equipped with a transit securement system, refer to IV. “Assembly” and the supplement provided with your
power chair for additional information regarding power chair transport in a motor vehicle.
WARNING! Pride does not recommend using the power chair as a seat in a motor vehicle. The
power chair user should transfer into the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-installed belt restraint
system if and whenever feasible. If your power chair is equipped with a manufacturer-installed
transit securement system, please refer to the supplemental safety information provided with
your power chair.
WARNING! Ensure power chairs equipped with a transit securement system are properly
secured to the motor vehicle during transport. Power chairs that are not properly secured can
become a hazard to the user and to other vehicle passengers in the event of a crash, sudden
stopping or swerving, as the power chair could tip or slide out of place.
WARNING! Always be sure your power 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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