Pride Mobility I NFMANU1138 Wheelchair User Manual


 
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PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
The PMV user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her PMV. This includes aware-
ness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific phys-
ical limitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter
medication or if you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations
may impair your ability to operate your PMV in a safe manner.
ALCOHOL/SMOKING
The PMV user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her PMV. This includes aware-
ness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking.
WARNING! Do not operate your PMV while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this
may impair your ability to drive safely.
WARNING! Pride strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in
your PMV, although the PMV has passed the necessary testing requirements for cigarette
smoking. You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you decide to smoke
cigarettes while seated in your PMV.
Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended.
Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions.
Always make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before disposal.
POSITIONING BELTS
Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for deter-
mining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your PMV safely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your PMV, make sure it is
fastened securely.
II. SAFETY