aidapt VA169 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 9

AIDAPT GENERAL TRANSPORT GUIDANCE
The design of your wheelchair enables it to remain stable for normal everyday
usage if used correctly in accordance with the recommendations in this manual.
Use as a Seat in Transport
Aidapt recommend that when possible, wheelchair users should transfer from their
wheelchair to a vehicle seat and use a 3-point occupant restraint system for the
seated position. Aidapt also recognises that due to reason of pain or discomfort,
transfer may not be possible.
The VA169 wheelchair chair has been successfully tested according to the
requirements of ISO 7176 Part 19: Wheelchairs for Use in Transport, using a 4-point
tie-down and occupant restraint system from the range of ISO 10542-1 compliant
equipment developed and supplied by Unwin Safety Systems.
Aidapt recommends the use of transport equipment supplied by Unwin Safety
Systems, their contact details are as follows: Website: www-unwin-safety.com, Tel:
+44 1935 827740.
Information regarding the location of tie-down attachment points are provided in
Fig 8 and Fig 9 below.
Rear fixing
Front fixing
points
points
Fig 8 Fig 9
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