Compass Owner’s Manual – Models GP600 SS, GP600 CC Revised 052313
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SAFETY
SAFETY RULES
Do not
attempt to use your
Compass
™
on an escalator. Always use an elevator.
Do not
carry passengers on your power chair.
Do not
operate your
Compass
™
if it is not functioning properly.
Use caution
when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass, gravel, and on
decks where there is no railing.
Never
drive on the roadway, except when you must cross the street.
Always
cross streets at intersections and use the most direct route, making sure
that your path is clear and that you are visible to motor traffic.
It is
not recommended
to drive your
Compass
™
up or down a step or curb that is
higher than 1 1/2 inches.
Never
back up or down a step or curb.
Never
operate your
Compass
™
while you are under the influence of alcohol.
Do not
operate or store your power chair where it will be exposed to rain, snow,
mist, and below freezing temperatures.
Do not
operate your power chair on slippery, icy or salted surfaces.
Never
sit on your power chair when it is in freewheel mode and on an incline or
decline.
Do not
modify your power chair in any way that is not authorized by Golden
Technologies.
Do not
disassemble the tire. If disassembly is required, have your authorized
Golden Compass dealer perform any necessary maintenance or repair.
Do not attempt to
inflate the tires of your Golden
Compass
™
. Your Golden
Compass
™
is equipped with foam-filled flat free tires that do not require inflation.
Never
sit on your
Compass
when it is being transported.
Always
fasten down your
Compass
securely with an approved tie-down system while
transporting your power chair.
