Invacare rea Azalea Assist User Manual page 45

Front side tie-down positions for snap hooks:
CAUTION!
The directional lock mechanism might break
– If the wheelchair is equipped with directional
lock, the directional lock must be disengaged
during transport in a vehicle.
1. Attach the front straps above the castor supporters
as shown in the figure above (see location of the
attachment labels).
2. Attach front straps to the rail system referring to best
practice recommended instructions from the safety belt
manufacturer.
3. Disengage parking brakes and apply tension front straps
by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear.
4. Re-engage parking brakes.
Alternative frontal transport attachment:
For some configurations, an alternative transport attachment
is available as an option.
1. Connect the hook of the frontal straps on the transport
attachment C.
2. Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the
wheelchair backwards.
3. Re-engage parking brakes.
Rear side tie-down positions for snap hooks:
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1. Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the vertical
rear tube B by the rear wheel attachment.
2. Attach rear straps to the rail system referring to best
practice recommended instructions from the safety belt
manufacturer.
3. Tighten the straps.
IMPORTANT!
– Make sure that the snap hooks are covered
with slip resistant material to avoid laterally
slipping on the axle.
Mounting the Posture Belt
WARNING!
The posture belt must be used in addition to but
never as a substitute for an approved passenger
restraint system (3-point belt).
1. Adjust posture belt to fit the wheelchair occupant, see
section 4.22 Posture belt, page 31.
Transport
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