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HOSS - Owner's Manual
ALWAYS turn the
power wheelchair
power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches to
prevent the wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the
power
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 allowed in specifications.
Use special caution on soft surfaces as they greatly reduce incline rating. See specifications
for your power wheelchair.
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 greater than maximum climbing capability
shown in specifications . Doing so may cause your
power wheelchair
to turn over and
cause bodily harm or damage to the
power wheelchair
.
DO NOT use unauthorized parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by
ConvaQuip Ind., Inc.
DO NOT attempt to lift the
power wheelchair
by lifting on any removable (detachable)
parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a
power wheelchair
may
result in injury to the user of damage to the
power wheelchair
.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the
power wheelchair
.
DO NOT use the footplate as a platform. When getting in or out of the
power wheel-
chair
, make sure that the footplate is in the upward position or swing footrests towards the
outside of the
power wheelchair
. See section of manual titled Getting On and Off the
Power Wheelchair
.
ALWAYS wear your lap belt.
