Golden Technologies GP160 Wheelchair User Manual


 
LiteRider PTC_Owner’s Manual Rev A_121911
II. SAFETY
SAFETY RULES
Do not attempt to use your LiteRider PTC on an escalator. Always use an elevator.
Do not carry passengers on your power chair.
Do not operate your LiteRider PTC, if it is not functioning properly.
• Use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass, gravel and on decks
where there is no railing.
Never drive on the roadway, except when you must cross the street.
Always cross streets at intersections and use the most direct route, making sure that
your path is clear and that you are visible to motor traffic.
• It is not recommended to drive your LiteRider PTC, up or down a step or curb that is
higher than 1-1/2 inches.
Never back up or down a step or curb.
Never operate your LiteRider PTC, while you are under the influence of alcohol.
Do not operate or store your power chair where it will be exposed to rain, snow, mist and
below-freezing temperatures.
Do not operate your power chair on slippery, icy or salted surfaces.
Never sit on your power chair when it is in freewheel mode and on an incline or decline.
Never place your power chair into freewheel mode without a trained assistant present.
Do not modify your power chair in any way that is not authorized by Golden
Technologies, Inc.
Do not disassemble the tire. If disassembly is required, have your authorized Golden
Technologies dealer perform any necessary maintenance or repair.
Do not attempt to inflate the tires of your LiteRider PTC. Your power chair is equipped
with foam-filled flat free tires that do not require inflation.
Never sit on your LiteRider PTC when it is being transported.
Always fasten down your LiteRider PTC securely with an approved tie-down system while
transporting your power chair.
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