Golden Technologies ALERO GP52 - Manual (Page 5)

Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual Revised 0807
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SAFETY
Safety is the most important consideration when using your Alero power wheelchair. Golden
Technologies has taken every consideration to provide you with a safe and reliable power
wheelchair. It is your responsibility to read and understand these safety instructions before
attempting to assemble or operate your power wheelchair. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury or may cause property damage.
Your Alero is a battery-operated power wheelchair. Please exercise caution and consideration when
you are operating it. Driving your Alero carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal
safety and the safety of other people.
Please note, throughout this manual you will see the following warning symbol:
WARNING!
Please pay particular attention to these warnings. Doing so will help make riding your Alero a safe
and pleasurable experience.
Operating Safety
Adjustment to performance parameters should only be made by healthcare professionals or
people fully knowledgeable with this process and the driver’s capabilities. Improper settings
may cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the power wheelchair or to surrounding
property.
Once the power wheelchair has been set-up, test the power wheelchair’s performance to be sure
they match the specifications entered during the set-up procedure. Should the power wheelchair
not perform to specifications, turn the power off immediately and enter the specifications again.
Repeat this process until the power wheelchair performs to desired specifications.
ALWAYS make sure the power is off when transferring in or out of your power wheelchair.
ALWAYS engage the wheel locks before entering or exiting your power wheelchair. The
wheel locks are designed to prevent the power wheelchair from moving. It is also preferable to
ensure the front casters are in the forward position before transferring. With the casters in the
forward position, the wheelbase of the power wheelchair is at its greatest, thereby offering more
stability.
When transferring in or out of your power wheelchair, ALWAYS keep the distance between the
two transfer points to a minimum.
When transferring in or out of your power wheelchair, NEVER stand on the footplates.
Depending on the style of footplate, either swing them away or fold them up before transferring.