Transferring Mobility Device To Vehicle; Use Mobility Device As Vehicle Seat - Invacare Storm4 Series User Manual

Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series

8.2 Transferring Mobility Device to Vehicle

WARNING!
Mobility device is at risk of tipping over if
transferred to a vehicle while user is still seated
in mobility device
– Transfer mobility device without user whenever
possible.
– If mobility device with user must be transferred
to vehicle using a ramp, ensure that ramp does
not exceed rated slope.
– If mobility device must be transferred to vehicle
using a ramp that does exceed rated slope, a
winch must then be used. An attendant can
then safely monitor and assist transfer process.
– Alternatively, a platform lift may be used.
– Ensure that total weight of mobility device
including user does not exceed maximum
permitted total weight for ramp or platform lift.
– Mobility device should always be transferred to
vehicle with backrest in upright position, seat
lifter lowered and tilt in upright position (refer
to Driving up and down Gradients).
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WARNING!
Risk of injury and damage to mobility device
and vehicle
Risk of tipping over or uncontrolled movements
of mobility device if transferred to vehicle using a
ramp that exceeds rated slope.
– Transfer mobility device to vehicle without user.
– An attendant must assist transfer process.
– Ensure that all carer fully understand manual
of ramp and winch.
– Ensure that winch is suitable for your mobility
device.
– Use only suitable tie-down points. Do not use
removable or movable components of mobility
device as tie-down points.
WARNING!
Risk of injury and damage to mobility device
If mobility device must be transferred to vehicle
via a lift, when remote is turned on, there is a
risk that device may act erratically and fall off lift.
– Before transferring mobility device via lift, turn
off product and disconnect either bus cable
from remote or batteries from system.
1. Drive or push your mobility device into transport vehicle
using suitable ramp.

8.3 Use Mobility Device as Vehicle Seat

Not every mobility device does automatically have the
permission to be used as a vehicle seat. The following
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