JAZZY 1143 Ultra - Pride Mobility Products

II. SAFETYPublic Streets and RoadwaysWARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be awarethat it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chair. Obey alllocal pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed withextreme caution.Outdoor Driving SurfacesYour power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composedof concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surfacetypes. For this reason, your power chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free touse your power chair safely on lawns and in park areas.! Reduce your power chair’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.! Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.! Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.! If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.Inclement Weather PrecautionsExposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caughtup in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your power chair, proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity.Thoroughly dry your power chair before storing, charging, or operating your power chair.PROHIBITED! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfacescan have an adverse affect on the electrical system. Maintain and store your power chair in a dryand clean condition.WARNING! Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of upholsteredand non-upholstered items on the power chair, possibly resulting in skin irritation. Exercise cautionwhen using the power chair in extremely hot or cold conditions or when exposing your powerchair to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Curbs, etc.)Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (curbs, porches,stairs, etc.). Be sure your power chair is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to navigate. See figure 2.WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higherthan 2.0 in. (5.08 cm) unless you have the assistance of an attendant.WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step, curb, orother obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip.Figure 2. Correct Curb ApproachFigure 3. Incorrect Curb ApproachJazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 13