Pelvic Restraint Belt - Sunrise Medical zippie Simba Notice D'utilisation

2.0 Transportability
DANGER!
There is a risk of serious injury or death if this if this
advice is ignored!
Transportation of your wheelchair within a vehicle:
A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the
equivalent level of safety and security as a vehicle
seating system. It is always recommended that the user
transfers to the vehicle seating. It is recognised that
this is not always practical for the user to be transferred
and in these circumstances, where the user must be
transported whilst in the wheelchair, the following advice
must be followed:
1. Confirm that the vehicle is suitably equipped to
transport a passenger in a wheelchair, and ensure the
method of access/egress is suitable for your wheelchair
type. The vehicle should have the floor strength to take
the combined weight of the user, the wheel chair and
accessories.
2. Sufficient space should be available around the
wheelchair to enable clear access to attach, tighten
and release the wheelchair and occupant tie down
restraints and safety belts.
3. The occupied wheelchair must be located in a forward
facing position and secured by the wheelchair tie
down and occupant restraint straps (WTORS tie
downs meeting the requirements of ISO 10542 or SAE
J2249) in accordance with the WTORS manufacturer's
instructions.
4. The wheelchair's use in other positions within a
vehicle has not been tested e.g. transportation in a
side facing position must not be carried out under any
circumstances (Fig. A).
5. The wheelchair should be secured by a Tie Down
Restraint system, conforming to ISO 10542 or SAE
J2249 with non-adjustable front straps and adjustable
rear straps, which typically use Karabiner clips/S
hooks and tongue and buckle fittings. These restraints
generally comprise of 4 individual straps that are
attached to each corner of the wheelchair.
6. The tie-down restraints should be fitted to the main
frame of the wheelchair as indicated in the diagram
on the following page, and not to any attachments or
accessories, e.g. not around the spokes of wheels,
brakes or footrests.
7. The tie–down restraints should be attached as close
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8. Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the
9. Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must be
10. A head restraint suitable for transportation (see label
11. Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be
12. The safety of the user during transportation depends
13. Wherever possible remove and stow safely away from
14. Crutches, Loose cushions and Tray Tables.
15. Articulating/elevating leg rest should not be used in
16. Reclining backrests should be returned to an upright
17. The manual brakes must be firmly applied.
18. Restraints should be mounted to the vehicle "B" pillar
Fig.A
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as possible at an angle of 45 degrees and tightened
securely in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
wheelchair securement points or to structural and frame
or components without consulting the manufacturer.
Failure to do so will invalidate the ability of a Sunrise
Medical wheelchair to be transported within a vehicle.
used to restrain the occupant to reduce the possibility
of head and chest impacts with the vehicle components
and serious risk of injury to the user and other vehicle
occupants. (Fig B) The upper torso restraint belt should
be mounted to the vehicle "B" pillar - failure to do so will
increase the risk of serious abdominal injuries to the
user.
on headrest) must be fitted and suitably positioned at
all times during transportation.
used or relied on for occupant restraint in a moving
vehicle unless they are labelled as meeting the
requirements specified in ISO 7176-19:2001 or SAE
J2249.
upon the diligence of the person securing the tie-down
restraints and they should have received appropriate
instructions and/or training in their use.
the wheelchair all auxiliary equipment, for example:
the elevated position when the wheelchair and user
are being transported and the wheelchair is restrained
using Wheelchair Transport and Occupant Restraints.
position.
and should not be held away from the body by
wheelchair components such as armrest or wheels.
Fig.B
UPPER TORSO
RESTRAINT
BELT
PELVIC
RESTRAINT
BELT
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