Pride Mobility PMV5000 - Manual (Page 6)

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I I . S A F E T Y
GENERAL
WARNING! Do not operate your new Hurricane PMV for the first time without completely
reading and understanding this owner’s manual.
Your Hurricane PMV is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides
an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the Hurricane PMV user. Please be aware that
the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of Hurricane PMV to be used is the responsibility of
the Hurricane PMV user who is capable of making such a decision and his/her healthcare professional (i.e.,
medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the
Hurricane PMV to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorized Pride
Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the Hurricane PMV user will need to practice
operating the Hurricane PMV in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family
member or care professional specially trained in assisting a Hurricane PMV user in various daily living activities.
As you begin using your Hurricane PMV during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which you
will need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver
through doorways, on and off elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to
operating the Hurricane PMV safely.
MODIFICATIONS
Pride has designed and engineered your Hurricane PMV to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of
accessories is available from your Pride Provider to further customize your Hurricane PMV to better suit your
needs and/or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any
feature, part, or function of your Hurricane PMV.
WARNING! Do not modify your Hurricane PMV in any way not authorized by Pride.
Unauthorized modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your Hurricane
PMV.
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a Hurricane PMV by any of its removable parts.
Personal injury and damage to the Hurricane PMV may result.
REMOVABLE PARTS
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
Your PMV’s road performance features may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by cellular telephones
or other radiating devices, such as hand-held radios, radio and television stations, wireless computer links, micro-
wave sources, and paging transmitters. Learn more about this topic in III. “ EMI/RFI.”