Pride Mobility 1400 - Manual (Page 14)

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Batteries
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For
more information about your travel chair’s batteries, see VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands
after handling.
WARNING! Go-Chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable
to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Use proper lifting techniques and avoid
lifting beyond your capacity.
WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen
battery. Charging a frozen battery may result in damage to the battery.
WARNING! Connect your 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 Go-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 Go-Chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while
seated on your Go-Chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the Go-Chair from tipping.
Pride recommends that the Go-Chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reach-
ing 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 Go-Chair. This may cause your Go-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.
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 Go-Chair safely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your Go-Chair, make sure it is
fastened securely in order to reduce the possibility of a fall from the Go-Chair.
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is
your Go-Chair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be
properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
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