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(5 cm). Doing so could cause instability in your power chair.
WARNING! Do not attempt to proceed backward down any step, curb, or other obstacle. This
may cause the power chair to tip.
Figure 2.Correct action. Figure 3.Incorrect action.
STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators.
DOORS
1. Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
2. Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your power
chair gently and slowly backward to pull the door open.
ELEVATORS
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator
door(s).
1. 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 power chair and the door will reopen.
2. Be careful that pocketbooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator
doors.
LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS
If you will be transporting your power chair during travel, you may find it necessary to use a vehicle-
mounted lift system or elevation product to aid in transportation. Freerider recommends that you
closely review the warnings, instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the
manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
WARNING! Not all lift systems/elevation products are rated for use with an occupied mobility
device. Freerider recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair when it is being
used in connection with any type of lift system/elevation product unless:
1. That product is rated for occupied use by the manufacturer.
2. You are able to occupy your mobility device in strict conformity with the warnings, instructions,
specifications, and safety guidelines set forth by the manufacturer.
WARNING! Always turn off the power to the controller when you are being transferred via an
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elevation product. Failure to do so may result in accidental joystick contact, resulting in unintended
movement and personal injury or product damage.
MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT
Freerider recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair while traveling in a motor
vehicle. The power chair should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with
batteries removed and properly secured. In addition, all removable power chair parts, including the
armrests, seat, front riggings, controller, and shrouds should be removed and/or properly secured
during motor vehicle transport.
WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle.
WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when it
is being transported. Batteries should be secured in an upright position and protective caps should
be installed on the battery terminals. Batteries should not be transported with any flammable or
combustible items.
POSITIONING BELTS
Your Authorized Freerider Agent, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for
determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your power chair, make sure it is
fastened securely in order to reduce the possibility of a fall from the power chair.
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor
is your power 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.
BATTERIES
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling
information. For more information about your power chair’s batteries, see “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! Power 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 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.