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7.0 TRANSPORTATION
7.3 Special transit requirements
Using your wheelchair on the train.
Before you travel, please contact the train operator. They will be able to supply
details of any special requirements/instructions. We advise you to check the
following:
1.
Is there a suitable and intended "wheelchair" area in the train for
wheelchair users (with adequate turning space to maneuver)?
2.
Is there a suitable or designated area on the platform for wheelchair users
(with adequate turning space to maneuver)?
3.
Is there suitable boarding access available to allow you to access the railway
carriage and the intended "wheelchair" area?
4.
Is the boarding access suitable for the combined mass of the wheelchair and
the occupant?
5.
Ensure the slope of the boarding access is not greater than the dynamic safe
slope. (See Section 5.6)
6.
Any obstacles or thresholds should not exceed the max curb climbing
capability of your wheelchair. (See Section 5.8)
Most train operators will provide assistance provided that arrangements have been
made in advance. We suggest you have your User Manual ready when planning
your journey and contact them.
WARNING!
Transporting the wheelchair as luggage.
Parts of the wheelchair that can easily be detached should be removed when
transporting the wheelchair. Store these parts securely. E.g.:
a.
Remove the seat. (
b.
Remove any Accessory trays.
1.
Ensure that any detachable parts are secured with your mobility aid or
separately packed and labeled so they do not get lost during loading and
unloading.
2.
The wheelchair may be transported by road, rail, sea, or air and the batteries
conform to IATA regulations.
3.
Before you travel, please contact the appropriate carrier. The travel operator
will be able to supply details of any special requirements/ instructions.
4.
For information about the batteries in your wheelchair see (Section 6).
5.
Ensure that any detachable parts are secured with your mobility aid or
separately packed and labeled so they do not get lost during loading and
unloading.
Take this user manual, the seating system user manual
(
Seating System) and the controller user manual
(
Controller) with you. The carrier will need to refer to the following
sections:
a.
Pushing the wheelchair (Section 5.9).
b.
How to lock/unlock the controller: (
c.
R-net Owners Manual Section 3.5 Locking the Controller Module.
d.
How to disconnect the batteries (Section 6.5).
e.
How to disconnect the drive (Section 5.9).
f.
Transporting the chair (Section 7.0).
g.
Medium to long term storage, follow the instructions (Section 8.5)
Seating system)
Controller)
7.4 General transport warnings
1.
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 Sunrise Medical.
2.
The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer,
before reuse following involvement in any type of vehicle collision. If damage
is questionable or if there is concern regarding the condition of the chair,
Sunrise Medical recommends replacement of the chair.
NOTE- The warranty is void on any wheelchair that is involved in a collision.
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