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Transport
Warning!
A. The wheelchair should be in a forward facing direction
and secured in accordance with the instructions from the
manufacturer of the fastening system.
B. This wheelchair is approved for use in cars and meets the
requirements for forward facing transport and head on
collisions. The wheelchair has not been tested for other
positions in a vehicle.
C. The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing
direction, with the user secured by both a pelvic and chest belt
(3-point seat belt)
D. Both the pelvic and chest belts should be used to reduce the
risk of head and chest injuries in the event of colliding with parts
in the car.
E. In order to reduce the risk of injury to the user, tables that are
• Removed and secured separately in the vehicle, or
• Secured to the wheelchair, but with energy-absorbing padding
placed between the table and the user
F. Where possible, other wheelchair accessories should be
secured to the wheelchair or removed from the chair and
secured in the vehicle during transport, so that they don't
become loose and cause injury to the user in the event of a
collision.
G. Support and positioning equipment must not be regarded
as safety equipment/seat belts if they are not labelled in
accordance with the requirements of ISO 7176/19-2008.
H. The wheelchair should be inspected by a representative of the
manufacturer before being used again after any kind of collision.
I. No changes or replacements must be made to the anchorage
points/car fastenings on the wheelchair, or to constructional
elements or parts of the frame without consulting the
manufacturer.
J.
batteries should be used.
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