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11 Transportation
A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent level
of safety and security of a vehicle seating system. Sunrise Medical
recommends that the user transfers to the vehicle seating and uses the
vehicle-installed restraint system wherever possible. Sunrise Medical
recognises that it is not always practical for the user to be transferred
and in these circumstances, where the user must be transported whilst
in the wheelchair, the following advice must be followed:
11.1 Transportation warnings:
The occupied wheelchair must be located in a forward
facing position and secured by the wheelchair tie down and
occupant restraint straps (WTORS tie downs meeting the
requirements of ISO 10542 or SAE J2249) in accordance with the
WTORS manufacturer's instructions. Refer to the section 'Tie
Down Instructions' for further information on transporting your
wheelchair.
The wheelchair's use in other positions within a vehicle has not been
tested e.g. transportation in a side facing position must not be carried
out under any circumstances.
(
Fig. 90
Wherever possible remove and stow safely away from the wheelchair,
all auxiliary equipment, for example:
Kerb climbers
Crutches
Loose cushions
Tray tables
Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the wheelchair
securement points or to structural and frame or components without
consulting the manufacturer. Failure to do so will invalidate the ability
of the wheelchair to be transported within a vehicle.
The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical authorised
dealer before re-use following involvement in any type of vehicle
impact.
Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must be used to restrain the
occupant
(
)
to reduce the possibility of head and chest impacts
Fig 91
with the vehicle components.
This wheelchair has been successfully crash tested. Sunrise Medical
recommends that you use a suitably positioned headrest when being
upper
torso
restraint belt
32
Quickie SALSA
Fig 90
).
Pelvic
restraint belt
Fig. 91
transported in the wheelchair. However it is highly recommended that
as a preference you transfer from your wheelchair to a seat within the
motor vehicle.
Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be used or relied
on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle unless they are labelled
as meeting the requirements specified in ISO 7176-19:2001 or SAE
J2249.
Spill proof sealed batteries such as "gelled electrolyte" must be
installed on powered wheelchairs when used in a motor vehicle.
11.2 Occupant restraint instructions
The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the front of the pelvis
(Fig 94)
so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone
of 30° to 75° to the horizontal
(Fig 92).
A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone is desirable i.e.
closer to, but never exceeding 75°.
Restraint belts must not be held away from the body by wheelchair
components or parts such as the armrests or wheels.
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and across the
chest as illustrated.
(Fig 94)
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent with
user comfort
Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use.
Restraints should not
be held away from
body by wheelchair
components
such
as
armrests
wheels
Fig. 93
Incorrect method
Pelvic restraints should
make
full
contact
across the front of the
body near the junction
of
the
thigh
pelvis
Fig. 94
Correct method
Fig. 92
Preferred Zone
(Fig 93)
Incorrect placement of
the head rest
or
Correct placement
of the head rest
and
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