Golden Technologies GP205, Owner'S Manual

Alanté Sport_GP205CC/SS_Owner’s Manual                                                                                               Rev C_102714 

                     X. RIDING YOUR ALANTE SPORT 

Control Through Tight Spots                                                                                                  

As you use your 

Alanté Sport

 to increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter 

some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some 
common obstacles that you may meet during the daily use of your power chair. Listed with 
those obstacles are some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles. Learn 

and follow those tips, and with surprising ease you will soon be in control of your power 
chair as you maneuver it through doors, up and down ramps, up and over curbs, through 
grass and gravel, and up and down inclines.                                                                            

 
   Doors

•  Approach any unfamiliar door slowly. 
•  Notice if the door has a door knob or a push bar. 
•  Determine if the door opens towards you or away from you. 
•  Do not try to use your own strength to open the door. Learn to use the power of 

your power chair to do the majority of the work for you. 

If the door opens away from you:

1.  Use one hand to turn the door knob or to operate the push bar. 

2.  Use your other hand to control the power chair by gently operating the joystick   
     to move your power chair slowly forward. 
3.  Use your arm to push the door gently open. 
4.  Drive through the doorway. 

5.  If it is a self-closing door, it will close behind you. 
6.  If it is not a self-closing door, stop your power chair when it is clear of the door 

and use your hand to push the door closed.   

If the door opens towards you:

1.  Use one hand to turn the door knob or to pull the handle. 
2.  Keep your grip on the door knob or on the handle. 
3.  Use your other hand to control the power chair by gently operating the joystick   
     to move your power chair slowly backward. 

4.  Allow the power of your 

Alanté

Sport

 to pull the door completely open. 

5.  When the door is completely open, stop your power chair. 
6.  Drive through the doorway while keeping your hand on the door to prevent it from 
     hitting or blocking your power chair. 
7.  If it is a self-closing door, it will close behind you. 

8.  If it is not a self-closing door, pull it closed behind you. 
 
 

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