HOSS - Owner's Manual 9
ELECTRICAL
EXTREME care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric
circuits. Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen.
Grounding instructions:
DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any
plug used with or for ConvaQuip products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong
(grounding) plus for protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to
contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code. If
you must use an extension cord, use ONLY a three-wire extension cord having the same or
higher electrical rating as the device being connected. In addition, ConvaQuip Ind., Inc.
has placed RED/ORANGE WARNING TAGS on some equipment. DO NOT remove
these tags. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or
operating your wheelchair.
RAIN & MOISTURE
ConvaQuip Ind., Inc. has established the following rules for dealing with moisture.
End user or their attendant should allow sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelchair
prior to a rain storm or inclement weather to retain wheelchair operation.
DO NOT leave your power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind.
DO NOT use your power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom while
taking a shower.
DO NOT leave your power wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time.
Direct exposure to rain or dampness will cause the wheelchair to malfunction electrically
and mechanically; may cause the wheelchair to prematurely rust.
Check to ensure that the batteries are secured in place, the joystick boot is NOT torn or
cracked where water can enter and that all electrical connections are secure at all times.
DO NOT use the joystick if the boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot becomes torn
or cracked, replace IMMEDIATELY.
