SECTION
Stairways
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to move an occupied powered scooter between floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied powered scooter between floors.
If moving a powered scooter between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the powered scooter. Extreme caution is advised when moving an unoccupied powered scooter up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends disassembling the scooter and transporting the components independently up or down the stairs. ONLY use secure, non- detachable parts on each component for
DO NOT attempt to lift a powered scooter by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of removable (detachable) parts may result in injury to the user or assistants or damage to the powered scooter.
Escalators
WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a powered scooter between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
Powered scooter without the batteries can weigh between 80 and 89 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
Follow this procedure for moving the powered scooter between floors when an elevator is not available:
1.Remove the occupant from the powered scooter.
2.Disassemble the scooter. Refer to Transporting the Scooter on page 43.
3.Carefully move the powered scooter components up or down the stairway.
4.Once all the components of the scooter are transported to the desired location reassemble the scooter. Refer to Transporting the Scooter on page 43.
