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2:5 Securing
The wheelchair must be secured as follows. The straps must not run through
the wheels or around the seat back tubes.
2:6 Seat belt
If the wheelchair is used as a seat for travelling in the vehicle Etac
recommends that the user wears the three-point seat belt that is fitted to the
vehicle. It is important that the three-point seat belt is fitted correctly, as
shown in the drawings:
2:7 Recommendations
Etac recommends that:
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the user transfers to one of the seat's in the vehicle and wears the
ehicle's three-point seat belt while travelling.
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a three-point seat belt is worn.
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positioning belt 25668 is used.
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a correctly adjusted headrest is used.
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the wheelchair is positioned facing forwards and is secured in
accordance with the instructions provided by the supplier of the
restraining device.
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the back of the wheelchair should be level with or above the user's
shoulders when travelling in the vehicle.
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the parking brake is used and the anti-topple guard is lowered.
2:8 Warning'
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The wheelchair positioning belt is inadequate to prevent the user
from being thrown out of the wheelchair in the event of sudden
braking.
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The restraining device must not pass through the wheels or around the
seat back tubes.
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Options/accessories that can be removed without tools, such as trays,
must be removed and secured or placed where hey cannot fly around
inside the vehicle in the event of a collision.
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If a wheelchair was present in a vehicle that has been involved in a
collision it should be inspected at the local mobility centre or by
Etac before it is used again.
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