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8.3 Transport—General information
WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Alteration or substitution may result in injury,
damage or death.
-DO NOT alter or substitute product parts,
components or systems.
CAUTION!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Transporting a mobility device in a vehicle with
a tray installed may cause injury or damage.
-If a tray is installed, always remove it before
transporting the mobility device.
8.4 Transferring Mobility Device to Vehicle
WARNING!
The mobility device is at risk of tipping over if
it is transferred to a vehicle while the user is
still seated in the mobility device
-Transfer the mobility device without the user
whenever possible.
-If the mobility device with the user has to be
transferred to a vehicle using a ramp, ensure
the ramp is properly secured. Refer to the
ramp instructions. Ensure that the ramp does
not exceed the rated slope (refer to Chapter
13 Technical Data, page 55).
-If the mobility device has to be transferred to
a vehicle using a ramp that does exceed the
rated slope (refer to Chapter 13 Technical
Data, page 55), a winch (a chain or wire rope
attached to a drum with a crank) must be
used to transfer the wheelchair into the
vehicle. Ensure the winch has a rated weight
capacity greater than the weight of the
wheelchair. Refer to the winch instructions.
An attendant can then safely monitor and
assist the transfer process.
WARNING!
The mobility device is at risk of tipping over if
it is transferred to a vehicle while the user is
still seated in the mobility device
-Alternatively, a platform lift may be used.
-Ensure that the total weight of the mobility
device including the user does not exceed the
maximum permitted total weight for the
ramp or platform lift.
-The mobility device should always be
transferred to a vehicle with the backrest in
an upright position, the seat lifter lowered
and the seat tilt in the upright position.
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WARNING!
Risk of injury and damage to the
mobility device
If the mobility device is to be transferred to a
vehicle via a lift, when the remote is turned
on, there is a risk that the device may act
erratically and fall off the lift.
-Before transferring the mobility device via a
lift, turn off the product and disconnect either
the bus cable from the remote or the
batteries from the system.
1. Drive or push your mobility device into the
transport vehicle using a suitable ramp.
8.5 Use of the Mobility Device as a Seat in
a Vehicle
Mobility devices that can be used as a seat in a vehicle
must have the following labeling present:
WARNING!
Risk of death or serious injury
If a mobility device is secured using a 4-
point (non-elevate systems) or 6-point
(elevate systems) tie-down system available
from a third party supplier and the curb
weight of the mobility device exceeds the
maximum weight for the system, there is
a risk of death or serious injury to the
user and potential nearby occupant.
-The actual weight of this mobility device can
exceed 309 lb (140 kg). Make sure to use a 4-
point or 6-point tie-down system checked and
approved in accordance with ISO 10542 and
certified for the actual weight of the mobility
device. Consult the tie-down system
manufacturer's documentation.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
Safety restraint devices must only be used
when the wheelchair user's weight is 14 lb (22
kg) or more.
-When the user weight is lower than 14
lb (22 kg), do not use the wheelchair
as a seat in a vehicle.
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