Pride Mobility JET 3 - Manual (Page 15)

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WARNING! Connect the battery harnesses in the proper manner. RED (+) cables must be
connected to positive (+) battery terminals/posts. BLACK (-) cables must be connected to
negative (-) battery terminals/posts. Protective caps should be installed over all battery
terminals. REPLACE cables immediately if damaged.
Removable Parts
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts, including
the armrests, seat, front riggings, controller, and shrouds.
Preventing Unintended Movement
WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time,
turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contact. This
will also eliminate the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic (EM)
sources.
Reaching and Bending
Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend
while seated on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the power chair
from tipping. Pride recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice
bending 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 or if you have to reach over the back of
the seat. Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight
distribution of the power chair. This may cause your power chair to tip.
WARNING! Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose
fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires.
Transfers
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good
sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare pro-
fessional present while learning to properly transfer yourself.
To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that
you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before
attempting a transfer:
Turn off the power to the controller.
Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III.
“Your Power Chair.”
Turn the caster wheels toward the transfer destination to
improve power chair stability during transfer.
Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from
your power chair.
Flip up the foot platform or move the leg rests aside; this
will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the front
rigging during the transfer.
Reduce the distance between your power chair and the
object you are transferring onto.
I I . S A F E T Y
Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position