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H. TRANSIT USE
WARNING
1. If possible and feasible, the rider
should transfer to the Original
Equipment Manufacturer vehicle
seat and use the vehicle restraint.
2. If the wheelchair is used for trans-
port, it must be used in a forward-
facing seating position.
3. The rider must not weight more
than 265 lbs.
4. The figures to the right show the
locations of the wheelchair secure-
ment points.
5. Use only with Wheelchair Tiedown
and Occupant Restraint Systems
(WTORS) that have been installed
in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions and SAE J2249.
6. Attach WTORS to securement
points in accordance with the man-
ufacturer's instructions and SAE
J2249.
7. Attach occupant restraints in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's
instructions and SAE J2249.
NOTE–
To obtain a copy of SAE J2249 Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant
Restraint Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles, please contact: SAE
International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096,
Phone: (412) 776-4970.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
I. TRANSIT OPTION
WARNING
1. Use only Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint Systems
(WTORS) which meet the requirements of SAE J2249
Recommended Practice - Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant
Restraint Systems For Use in Motor Vehicles. Do not use WTORS
designed to rely on the wheelchair structure to transfer occupant
restraint loads to the vehicle.
2. The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward-facing
mode for a 48 km/h frontal impact test. The wheelchair must be for-
ward-facing during transport.
3. In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants,
wheelchair-mounted accessories, such as trays and respiratory equip-
ment, should be removed and secured separately.
4. Postural supports and positioning devices should not be relied on for
occupant restraint.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
J. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL)
WARNING
Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider's posture. Improper
use of these belts may cause severe injury to or death of the rider.
1. Make sure the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat. If
this occurs, the rider may suffer chest compression or suffocate due
to pressure from the belts.
2. The belts must be snug, but must not be so tight that they interfere
with breathing. You should be able to slide your open hand, flat,
between the belt and the rider.
3. A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep the rider from slid-
ing down in the seat. Consult with the rider's doctor, nurse or thera-
pist to find out if the rider needs such a device.
Front
securement
point
Rear
securement
point
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4. Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate. Make
sure the rider can easily remove the belts in an emergency.
5. NEVER Use Positioning Belts:
a. As a patient restraint. A restraint requires a doctor's order.
b. On a rider who is comatose or agitated.
c. As a motor vehicle restraint. In an accident or sudden stop the
rider may be thrown from the chair. Wheelchair seat belts will
not prevent this, and further injury may result from the belts or
straps.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
K. PUSH HANDLES (OPTIONAL)
WARNING
When you have an attendant, make sure that this chair has push handles.
1. Push handles provide secure points for an attendant to hold the rear
of this chair, to prevent a fall or tip-over. Make sure to use push han-
dles when you have an attendant.
2. Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
L. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
WARNING
1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-release
rear axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and
cause a fall.
2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully. An
unlocked axle may come off during use, resulting in a fall, tip-over or
loss of control and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
•
Quick-Release Axles should be inspected for function and any
signs of wear or bending. Replace as necessary.
•
Routinely Inspect. Replace if worn or bent.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
M. REAR WHEELS
WARNING
A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of balance of
your chair.
1. The farther you move the rear axles FORWARD, the more likely it is
that your chair will tip over backward.
2. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find the best rear axle set-up
for your chair. Do not change the set-up UNLESS you are sure you are
not at risk to tip over.
3. Adjust the rear wheel locks after you make any change to the rear
axles.
a. If you fail to do so, the locks may not work.
b. Make sure lock arms embed in tires at least 1/8 inch when
locked.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
N. REAR WHEEL LOCKS
WARNING
Rear wheel locks are NOT designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair.
Use them only to keep the rear wheels from rolling when your chair is at a
complete stop.
1. NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when
it is moving. Doing so may cause you to veer out of control.
2. To keep the rear wheels from rolling, always set both rear wheel
locks when you transfer to or from your chair.
V I I I .
108590 Rev. A
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