Pride Mobility PMV5000 - Manual (Page 11)

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I I . S A F E T Y
FREEWHEEL MODE
Your Hurricane PMV is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that when pulled up allows the Hurricane PMV to
be pushed. For more information about how to place your Hurricane PMV into and out of freewheel mode, see V.
“Your Hurricane PMV.”
WARNING! When your PMV is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged.
n Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface.
n Ensure the key is removed from the key switch.
n Stand behind the PMV to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on a
PMV to do this.
n After you have finished pushing your PMV, always return it to the drive mode to lock
the brakes.
Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your PMV.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your Hurricane PMV in icy or slippery
conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may result in an accident,
personal injury, or adversely affect the performance and safety of your Hurricane PMV.
WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not expose your Hurricane PMV to any type of
moisture at any time (rain, snow, mist, or wash). Such exposure can damage your Hurricane
PMV. Never operate your Hurricane PMV if it has been exposed to moisture until it has
dried thoroughly.
DOORS
n Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
n Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-bar.
n Drive your Hurricane PMV gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your Hurricane PMV
gently and slowly backwards to pull the door open.
ELEVATORS
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).
n If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or
allow the rubber door edge to contact the Hurricane PMV and the door will reopen.
n Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or Hurricane PMV accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS
If you will be traveling with your Hurricane PMV, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in
transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety information
set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
Hurricane PMVs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Do not use your PMV to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to
yourself and/or to others and damage your PMV.