Golden Alero GP52SS Owner’s Manual | Revised 0807 |
GENERAL OPERATION (cont.)
Driving Your Alero (cont.)
5.Turn power on by pushing the power button once.
6.Set the speed control of your power wheelchair to slow.
7.Release the wheel locks.
8.Push the joystick gently forward, applying a steady even pressure. The further you push the joystick the faster the power wheelchair will go. To STOP, release the joystick so as to return it to the neutral or vertical position.
9.Directional control is achieved by gently moving the joystick in the direction you want to go. Push to the right to go right; push left to go left; and pull back to go in reverse.
| NEVER DRIVE AT A SPEED GREATER THAN YOUR ABILITY |
| TO SAFELY CONTROL YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR. |
WARNING! | REMEMBER THAT WET OR LOOSE SURFACES NEED |
GREATER CARE AND CONTROL. |
AVOID JERKY STOP / START MOTIONS. THIS MAY RESULT IN INCREASED BATTERY WEAR, TIRE WEAR AND THE RAPID
WARNING! WEARING OF THE MOTOR / GEARBOX.
Curbs and Other Small Obstacles
WARNING!
Golden Technologies strongly advises against climbing curbs or any obstacle over 1½ inches in height. Failure to adhere to this advice will increase your chances of tipping and may cause bodily injury or property damage.
At times, you will be faced with situations requiring you to climb or descend a curb or traverse over a small obstacle. In order to achieve this safely, approach the curb or obstacle head on making sure both front casters go over the curb or obstacle at the same time.
| Never traverse a curb or an obstacle at an angle. Failure to |
| adhere to this advice will increase your chances of tipping and |
WARNING! | may cause bodily injury or property damage. |
Slopes or Ramps |
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| Never traverse a slope or ramp greater than 6o. Failure to |
| adhere to this advice will increase your chances of tipping and |
WARNING! | may cause bodily injury or property damage. |
When operating you Alero on slopes or ramps, it is recommended the user:
1.Visually inspect the angle of the slope or ramp is less than 6 degrees.
2.Makes sure the slope or ramp is wide enough to allow the tires of your wheelchair to pass freely along the ramp.
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