General Warnings; Wtors And Proper Set-Up - Sunrise Medical Quickie QRi Manual

QUICKIE/ZIPPIE
A. GENERAL WARNINGS
When feasible, wheelchair occupants should transfer into
the vehicle seat and use the OEM (Original Equipment
Manufacturer) vehicle-installed restraint system.
As of the date of this publication, the Department of
Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems
for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a
moving vehicle of any type. It is Sunrise Medical's position
that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into
appropriate OEM seating in vehicles used for transporta-
tion and that the restraints made available by the auto
industry be used. Sunrise Medical cannot and does not
recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.
Use only Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint
Systems (WTORS) which meet the requirements of the
SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) J2249.
You may obtain a copy of this document by contacting
SAE International at:
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
1.877.606.7323 (U.S. and Canada only)
1.724.776.4970 (Outside U.S. and Canada)
It is important to note that the chairs and transit options
included in this Supplement have been designed for use
by occupants that weigh more than 51 lbs (23kg). Do not
attempt to use this chair in a transit situation for an
occupant that weighs less than 51 lbs(23kg), as they will
not be restrained properly, and in the event of an acci-
dent, there is a risk of serious injury or death.
The buckle of the belt restraint system should not be
located near any item that may come in contact with the
buckle release button in the event of a vehicle accident or
collision.
If a recline angle is required during transport, the manual
chair seat/back should be positioned at an angle of no
more than 30° to the vertical or the occupant is at risk of
injury from sliding under the restraint in the event of an
accident or collision while in the motor vehicle.
Visually inspect all WTORS equipment at least once per
month, and have worn or broken components replaced
immediately.
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Interior components that can't be removed from the
clear zones should be padded with material that com-
plies with FMVSS201.
Although postural supports and belts may be used in a
moving vehicle in addition to the occupant belt
restraint system, they should not be relied upon to
replace occupant restraints that have been designed and
tested for the purpose of securing an occupant during a
motor vehicle collision or accident. Any postural sup-
ports that can be used during transit, must be posi-
tioned so that they do not interfere with the clear path
for proper transit securement belt restraint.
Backrests of wheelchairs with adjustable seat angles
must not be tilted to more than 30°. Do not alter or
substitute wheelchair frame parts, components, or seat-
ing systems.
A sudden stop and/or collision may structurally damage
your wheelchair. Wheelchairs involved in sudden stops
should be inspected for possible failures in frame
and/or components. Wheelchairs involved in collisions
should be replaced.
NOTE- The warranty is void on any wheelchair that is
involved in a collision.
B.

WTORS AND PROPER SET-UP

1. The wheelchairs listed in this supplement have
been dynamically tested in a forward-facing mode
with a specified crash test dummy restrained by
both pelvic and upper-torso belt(s) (shoulder
belts). Both pelvic and upper-torso belt(s) should
be used to reduce the risk of head and chest
impacts with vehicle components.
2. Testing was performed for seating in a motor vehi-
cle with the factory installed seating system only.
The wheelchairs must be in a forward facing posi-
tion during travel in a motor vehicle.
3. The wheelchairs referred to in this supplement
have been equipped and dynamically tested to rely
on wheelchair-anchored pelvic belts.
4. To reduce the potential for injury, both pelvic and
upper-torso belts should be used in a transit situa-
tion.
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