Transportation - Sunrise Medical Quickie 2 range Owner's Manual

Transportation

Transportation in vehicles
This wheelchair has been crash tested
in its standard configuration. However,
due to safety risks Sunrise Medical do
not recommend the transportation of
people in their wheelchairs.
Should a person need to be transported
in the wheelchair on transport systems,
the following should be adhered to:
1. The wheelchair must be positioned
forward facing.
2. For tie down points on the
wheelchair, please look for the tie-down
symbols on the wheelchair.
3. A head restraint must be fitted and
suitably positioned at all times during the
transportation.
4. If possible, remove seat cushion to
create a lower centre of gravity.
5. The chair is crash-tested, and has
satisfied the Dynamic test requirements
of ISO 7176-19.
6. The wheelchair must be secured by
a 4-point Tie Down Restraint system,
conforming to ISO 10542 part 2.
7. The occupant must be restrained
independently of the wheelchair by a lap
and diagonal safety belt, conforming to
ISO 10542 part 3.Sunrise Medical
postural lap belts are for postural
support only, and not suitable as
restraints during transportation.
8. Any detachable accessories or
components of the wheelchair must be
removed and stored securely in the
vehicle luggage compartment during
transportation.
9. The Tie down restraints should be
fitted to the main frame of the wheelchair
as indicated by the karabiner stickers,
and in the User Manual, and not to any
other part of the chair.
10. The Tie Down restraints should be
attached as close as possible at an
angle of 45°, and tightened securely in
accordance
manufacturers' instructions.
11. The wheelchair parking brakes must
be firmly applied.
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