11.5 Securing the wheelchair into the vehicle (Fig.
11.11 - 11.16)
WARNING!
The SALSA wheelchairs (RWD/MWD) require a six-
point tie down system for transportation as shown in the
photographs.
On the left rear side:
•
Use one of the rear tie down restraints, attach it as
close as possible on the left rear mounting bracket to
an angle of 45°, and tighten securely in accordance
with the restraint manufacturers' instructions.
•
The second rear tie down restraint should be
mounted behind the first restraint and away from the
wheelchair.
On the right rear side:
Repeat with the remaining 2 rear straps and attach to the
right rear mounting bracket.
At the front:
Attach one front strap to each front tie down point obtaining
an angle as close to 45° as possible.
WARNINGS!
•
All seating must be returned to its home position with
the seat lift fully down and the backrest fully upright.
•
Always make sure that the wheelchair is not left in
freewheel.
Fig.11.11
Fig.11.12
Fig.11.13
Fig.11.14
Fig.11.15
Fig.11.16
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