Sunrise Medical Quickie Puma 20 User Manual page 22

22 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 fitted
to the wheelchair must be:
• 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. When using electric wheelchairs in motor vehicles, gel-filled
batteries should be used.
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