Pride Mobility PMV5000 - Manual (Page 13)

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I I . S A F E T Y
GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR HURRICANE PMV
Getting onto and off of your Hurricane PMV requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety
tips when getting onto and off of your Hurricane PMV:
n Power down your Hurricane PMV.
n Ensure that your Hurricane PMV is not in freewheel mode. See V. “Your Hurricane PMV.”
n Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch.
n The seat armrests can be flipped up to make getting onto and off the Hurricane PMV easier.
WARNING! Position yourself as far back as possible in the Hurricane PMV seat to prevent
the Hurricane PMV from tipping and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause
the Hurricane PMV to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard. Such use may cause the
Hurricane PMV to tip and cause personal injury.
POSITIONING BELTS
Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining
your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your Hurricane PMV safely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your Hurricane PMV, make
sure it is fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the Hurricane
PMV.
REACHING AND BENDING
Avoid reaching or bending while driving your Hurricane PMV. When reaching, bending, or leaning while seated on
your Hurricane PMV, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the Hurricane PMV from
tipping. Pride recommends that the Hurricane PMV user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bend-
ing and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the
floor by reaching down between your knees. Movements such as these may change your
center of gravity and the weight distribution of the Hurricane PMV and cause your Hurricane
PMV to tip, possibly resulting in personal injury. Keep your hands away from the tires when
driving.