Invacare rea Azalea Assist User Manual page 44

Rea® Azalea®
WARNING!
If, for some reason, it is impossible to transfer the
wheelchair user to a vehicle seat, the wheelchair
can be used as a seat in a vehicle if the following
procedures and regulations are followed. A
transportation kit (optional) have to be fitted on
the chair for such a purpose.
– The wheelchair must be secured in the vehicle
with a 4-point wheelchair restraint system.
– The user must wear a 3-point passenger
restraint system secured to the vehicle.
– The user must be additionally secured with a
posture belt in the wheelchair.
WARNING!
Safety restraint devices must only be used when
the wheelchair user's weight is 22 kg or more
(ISO-7176-19).
– Do not use the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle
when the user weight is lower than 22 kg.
WARNING!
– Before journey contact transporter and request
information about the capability for the below
required equipment.
– Make sure there is sufficient free space around
the wheelchair and user to avoid the user
making contact with other vehicle occupants,
unpadded parts of the vehicle, wheelchair
options or anchor points of the restraint system.
WARNING!
– Make sure the tie-down points at the wheelchair
are not damaged and that the parking brakes
are fully functional.
– It's recommended to use puncture-proof tyres
during transport to avoid brake problems due
to reduced tyre pressure.
WARNING!
Injury or damage may occur from wheelchair
components or options loosened during a collision
or sudden stop.
– Ensure all removable or detachable components
and options are removed from the wheelchair
and securely stored in the vehicle.
– Disconnect the hand control (electrical version
only) from its connection to the control box
and securely stored in the vehicle.
– It is essential to have your wheelchair checked
by a qualified technician after an accident,
collision etc.
IMPORTANT!
– Refer to the user manuals supplied with the
restraint systems.
– The following illustrations may differ depending
on the restraint system supplier.
The choice of wheelchair configuration (seat width
and depth, wheelbase) influences maneuverability
and access to motor vehicles.
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Securing the wheelchair and its occupant
• Backrest and Seat Angles:
When transporting an occupied wheelchair in a
vehicle, the recommended angles for backrest
and seat are the following:
– Azalea standard: 4° for the backrest and 4°
for the seat.
– Azalea Max: 5° for the backrest and 3° for
the seat.
– Azalea Base: 0° both for the backrest and the
seat.
• Ramps and Slopes:
WARNING!
Risk of injury
The wheelchair can move forward / backward
uncontrollably by mistake.
– Never leave the user unattended when
transporting the wheelchair up or down
ramps or slopes.
Therefore Invacare strongly recommends
transferring the wheelchair user to the vehicle
with the posture belt on.
• Securing the Wheelchair with a 4-point Restraint
System:
WARNING!
– Place the wheelchair with the user
forward-facing in direction of vehicle travel.
– Engage the wheelchair parking brakes.
– Activate anti-tipper.
The wheelchair tie-down positions where the restraint
system straps must be placed are marked with snap
hook symbols (see following figures and section 2.5
Labels and symbols on the product, page 8 ).
1. Using the front and rear straps of the 4-point
restraint system, secure the wheelchair to the
vehicle mounted rails. Refer to the user manual
supplied with 4-point restraint system.
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