HOSS Jr. - Owner's Manual 7
DO NOT lean over the top of the seat back to reach objects from behind as this may cause
the wheelchair to tip over or cause you to fall out.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the
wheelchair may tip over.
DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches to prevent
the wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair. Also
make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance.
DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks/clutches until the power is in the OFF position.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT climb, go up or down hard surface ramps greater than 7 degrees or soft surfaces
of greater than 5 degrees.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film or loss of
control & braking will result.
DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles taller than 2.5". Doing so may cause
your wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT use unauthorized parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by
ConvaQuip Ind., Inc..
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to
the user of damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
DO NOT use the footplate as a platform. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make
sure that the footplate are in the upward position or swing footrests towards the outside of
the wheelchair.
ALWAYS wear your lap belt.
