Pride Mobility PMV-501 Wheelchair User Manual


 
8 Hurricane PMV
! Never use your Hurricane PMV as a seat in a moving vehicle. Your Hurricane PMV is not designed to be used
as such and cannot protect you in the event of an automobile accident or an abrupt stop.
! Do not carry passengers on your Hurricane PMV under any circumstances.
! Never drive your Hurricane PMV across the side of a hill or diagonally up or down a hill; do not stop, if
possible, while driving up or down an incline.
! Do not exceed the specifications in this manual.
! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery; this damages the
battery and may cause personal injury. Attempting to charge a battery in freezing conditions does not prevent
the battery from freezing.
! Keep both hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard at all times while operating your Hurricane PMV.
This recommended driving position gives you the most control over your vehicle.
! Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch before getting on or
off of your Hurricane PMV; make certain that the seat is in a locked position when you are operating your
Hurricane PMV.
! Use extreme caution when driving on busy streets, in parking lots, or in shopping malls.
! Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces or unprotected ledges or drop-offs (curbs,
porches, stairs, etc.).
! Disconnect the batteries if you are not going to operate your Hurricane PMV for more than 48 hours.
! Consult your physician or pharmacist if you are taking any medication(s) that may affect your ability to coher-
ently operate your Hurricane PMV. Your Hurricane PMV is a motorized vehicle that requires coherent mental
judgment and unimpaired reflexes.
! Check the tire pressure frequently and make sure they are inflated to 30 psi. Your Hurricane PMV was
designed for optimum performance and stability at this tire pressure.
! Secure the batteries before loading your Hurricane PMV into another vehicle for transport.
! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Do not expose the electronics to any type of moisture at any time (rain, snow,
mist, or washing the Hurricane PMV). Such exposure can damage the electronics. Never
attempt to ride a Hurricane PMV that has been exposed to moisture until it has dried
thoroughly.
WARNING! Do not operate or store the Hurricane PMV where it may be exposed to inclem-
ent weather conditions such as rain, snow, mist, and below-freezing temperatures (such
as storage on an outside car/van lift). Attempting to operate the Hurricane PMV in such
conditions can damage the electronics and potentially result in loss of control.
WARNING! Do not operate a Hurricane PMV in icy or slippery conditions or on salted
surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may result in an accident, personal injury, or
adversely affect the performance and/or safety of your Hurricane PMV.
WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a fro-
zen battery. This damages the battery and may cause personal injury. Attempting to
charge a battery in freezing conditions does not prevent a battery from freezing.
II. SAFETY