02002183 Revision A, January 2006
Metro Power
III
Owner’s Manual
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II sAfety PReCAutIOns
IMPORTAnT: BEFORE usInG YOuR Metro Power III, PLEAsE READ AnD unDERsTAnD THE
FOLLOWInG sAFETY PRECAuTIOns.
MAIntenAnCe
Protect your Metro Power III by having it serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your wheelchair
is not functioning properly, a hazardous situation could result. Only excellent condition is acceptable
where safety is concerned.
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb
performance. Many phases of maintenance are best performed by a qualified Everest & Jennings
dealer. We recommend the use of only Everest & Jennings replacement parts.
wARnIngs
Warning: The wheelchair user must be capable of driving a power wheelchair safely.
Warning: Do not operate this wheelchair on streets or roadways.
Warning: Do not operate this wheelchair on hilly or rough terrain, sand, wet or icy
surfaces, or surfaces with impaired traction.
Warning: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed. Do not attempt any
incline or decline greater than six degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per
ten feet of ramp length). Wet or icy surfaces, or surfaces with impaired traction,
may cause loss of control.
Warning: During descent, the lowest part of the footrests should be no closer to the
ground than 2-1/2 inches to permit proper clearance at the bottom of the incline.
Warning: Do not turn wheelchair while going downhill.
Warning: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to
the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while traveling in a mo-
tor vehicle, always transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by the
vehicle manufacturer.
Warning: Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. This could cause tipping
and possibly result in injury or damage to the wheelchair.
Warning: When using a wheelchair lift, engage the rear wheel levers and turn the
wheelchair power switch OFF.
