Securing The Wheelchair Into The Vehicle; Hoisting The Wheelchair; Wheelchairs And Train Travel Within The Eu - Quickie Salsa M2 Mini Manuel D'utilisation

12.5 Securing the wheelchair into the vehicle

(Fig. 12.9 - 12.10 on previous page)
WARNING!
All SALSA wheelchairs require a multi-point tie down
system for transportation.
To secure the wheelchair into a vehicle consult the
instructions supplied with the restraint system.
If no instructions are available Sunrise Medical
recommends the following procedure:
Front Tie-down: (Fig.12.9)
• Attach the front tie-down straps to the front tie-down
loops on the wheelchair .
• This may be a two-point or a four-point system,
depending upon the type of restraint system and the
total mass of wheelchair , (see warnings page 59),
• Secure the tie-down straps to the vehicle floor and
tighten.
• The straps should form an angle as close to 45º as
possible between the vehicle floor and the wheelchair .
Rear Tie-down: (Fig.12.10)
• Attach the rear tie-down straps to rear tie-down loops
on wheelchair .
• Secure the tie-down straps to the vehicle floor and
tighten.
• The straps should form an angle as close to 45º as
possible between vehicle floor and wheelchair .
• Attach the front tie-down straps to the front tie-down
loops on the wheelchair .
• Secure the tie-down straps to the vehicle floor and
tighten.
• The straps should form an angle as close to 45º as
possible between the vehicle floor and the wheelchair .
WARNINGS!
• All seating must be returned to its home position with
the seat tilt fully level and the backrest fully upright.
• Always make sure that the wheelchair is not left in
freewheel.
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12.6 Hoisting the wheelchair:

(Fig.12.11)
The Salsa M2 Mini can be hoisted, unoccupied, by
means of four suitably rated lifting straps.
Connect the straps to the wheelchair using the four tie-
down brackets.
Refer to section 12.4 for details of the tie-down points.
Fig.12.11
CAUTION!
• Before you travel, please contact the appropriate
carrier.
• The travel operator will be able to supply details of
any special requirements/instructions.

12.7 Wheelchairs and train travel within the EU:

If you wish to use your wheelchair on the train, we
recommend that you contact the train operator in
advance when planning your journey.
Railway carriages have provision for a "wheelchair "
space where you can sit on your wheelchair during the
journey.
Please note that the overall length of your wheelchair
may be greater than the available length of the
"wheelchair " space in the railway carriage.
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