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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Operation of Chair
1. Always ensure that the power is switched off when getting in or out of the wheel-chair.
This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the joystick and causing injury to
yourself or others.
2. Always check that the drive wheels are engaged (drive mode) before driving.
3. Set the speed control knob according to your driving ability and the environment in which
you are going to operate. We recommend that you keep your speed at the slowest
position (fully press the deceleration button) until you are familiar with the driving
characteristics of the vehicle. We also recommend that you use the slowest speed when
using your power wheelchair indoors.
4. Always reduce your speed when making sharp turns.
5. Do not switch off the power when the wheelchair is still moving forward. This will bring the
chair to an extremely abrupt stop.
6. Avoid jerky stop/start motions as the will result in excessive current draw from the
batteries, increased tire wear and the rapid wearing of the gear boxes and motors.
7. To brake in an emergency, simply release the joystick.
Ramps and Curbs
8. When driving up or down ramps, be sure to check that the angle of the slope is less than
10 degrees. Also check that ramp surface is roughened to prevent slipping. Never drive
across the slope or turn sharply on a slope.
9. When driving up curbs, always check the height of the curb to ensure that it does not
exceed 1-1/2” (40mm) height.
Transfers, Reaching and Bending
10.
Tr
ansferring on and off the P20RTL/P20RT requires a good sense of balance. To
eliminate the possibility of injury, We recommend performing the following tasks before
attempting a transfer:
Position chair so that the distance between your power chair and the object to which you
are transferring is close enough for a safe transfer.
Turn the power off
Ensure that your power chair not in freewheel mode.
Flip up or remove armrests
Flip up footplate or remove footrests
Turn both caster wheels towards the transfer direction to improve power chair stability
