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Invacare® AVIVA™ FX
8 Transport - ISO 7176-19
This chapter covers products that adhere to ISO 7176-19. Refer
to the labeling on your product to determine the applicable
standard and proper instructions to follow.
8.1 Wheelchair Transport Brackets (TRBKTS)
As of this date, 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
Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should be
transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for
transportation and use be made of the restraints made
available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not
recommend any wheelchair transportation system.
TRBKTS includes four factory-installed wheelchair
transport brackets.
TRBKTS wheelchair models and configurations may not
be used as a vehicle seat and are identified by the
following label on the device:
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WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Improper use of wheelchair transport brackets
(TRBKTS) may result in injury, damage or death. The
wheelchair or its parts may become airborne during a
sudden vehicle stop or accident and injure vehicle
occupants or cause damage.
-Use these transport brackets only to secure an
unoccupied wheelchair during transport.
-Ensure wheelchair is secured using proper restraint
systems. Wheelchair transport brackets have not
been crash-tested in accordance with ISO 7176–19.
-Only use the transport brackets for the purposes
described in this manual.
8.2 Transport Ready Option (TRRO)
As of this date, 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
Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should be
transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for
transportation and use be made of the restraints made
available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not
recommend any wheelchair transportation system.
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