Golden Technologies ALERO GP52 - Manual (Page 22)

Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807
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GENERAL OPERATION (cont.)
Driving Your Alero (cont.)
5. Turn power on by pushing the power button once.
6. Set the speed control of your power wheelchair to slow.
7. Release the wheel locks.
8. Push the joystick gently forward, applying a steady even pressure. The further you
push the joystick the faster the power wheelchair will go. To STOP, release the
joystick so as to return it to the neutral or vertical position.
9. Directional control is achieved by gently moving the joystick in the direction you want
to go. Push to the right to go right; push left to go left; and pull back to go in reverse.
WARNING!
NEVER DRIVE AT A SPEED GREATER THAN YOUR ABILITY
TO SAFELY CONTROL YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR.
REMEMBER THAT WET OR LOOSE SURFACES NEED
GREATER CARE AND CONTROL.
WARNING!
AVOID JERKY STOP / START MOTIONS. THIS MAY RESULT IN
INCREASED BATTERY WEAR, TIRE WEAR AND THE RAPID
WEARING OF THE MOTOR / GEARBOX.
Curbs and Other Small Obstacles
WARNING!
Golden Technologies strongly advises against climbing curbs
or any obstacle over 1½ inches in height. Failure to adhere to
this advice will increase your chances of tipping and may
cause bodily injury or property damage.
At times, you will be faced with situations requiring you to climb or descend a curb or traverse
over a small obstacle. In order to achieve this safely, approach the curb or obstacle head on
making sure both front casters go over the curb or obstacle at the same time.
WARNING!
Never traverse a curb or an obstacle at an angle. Failure to
adhere to this advice will increase your chances of tipping and
may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Slopes or Ramps
WARNING!
Never traverse a slope or ramp greater than 6
o
. Failure to
adhere to this advice will increase your chances of tipping and
may cause bodily injury or property damage.
When operating you Alero on slopes or ramps, it is recommended the user:
1. Visually inspect the angle of the slope or ramp is less than 6 degrees.
2. Makes sure the slope or ramp is wide enough to allow the tires of your wheelchair to
pass freely along the ramp.