Pride Mobility 1400 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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II. SAFETY
Braking Information
Your Go-Chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:
1. Regenerative — uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the joystick returns to the center/stop position.
2. Disc Park Brake — activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when power is
removed from the system for any reason.
Cornering Information
While your Go-Chair is equipped with two caster wheels and two anti-tip wheels, excessively high cornering speeds can
still create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to: cornering
speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an area of
low traction to an area of high traction (such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area – especially at high speed while
turning), and abrupt directional changes. High cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in
a corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your Go-Chair from
tipping.
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. This greatly reduces the possibility of a
tip or fall. To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise common sense when
cornering.
Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your Go-Chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it
may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your Go-Chair. Obey all local pedestrian
traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution.
Freewheel Mode
Your Go-Chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained attendant. For
more information about how to place your Go-Chair into and out of freewheel mode, see III. “Your Go-Chair.”
WARNING! Do not use your Go-Chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Personal
injury may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your Go-Chair in freewheel mode while seated on
it. Personal injury may result. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.
WARNING! Do not place your Go-Chair in freewheel mode while on an incline. The chair could roll
uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
Figure 1. Maximum Safe Incline/Decline Angles