Vehicle Transport; Explanation Of Symbols - Etac Cross User Manual

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Car transport ..................................
Handling ..........................................
Sitting comfort .................................
Transfer ............................................
Handling technique ..........................
Troubleshooting table ......................
When adjusting seat hight, balance-
position or backrest angle, operation of
the anti-tip stabilisers must be checked.
Etac's wheelchairs are crash-tested and approved in
accordance with ISO-7176-19 and ISO 10542, with
attachment features and three-point belts from Unwin.
Etac recommends in the following order:
1) The user transfers to a seat in the vehicle and uses the
vehicle's 3-point belt while travelling. The wheelchair is
then placed in the boot or safely in the back seat so that it
cannot overturn or roll.
2) The wheelchair is secured facing forwards in the vehicle
as per this manual, the user uses a separate 3-point belt that
is secured in the vehicle. This is the way in which the wheel-
chair is tested and approved according to the ISO-standard
for crash testing of wheelchairs in vehicles.
3) According to directive 2001/85/EC, appendix VII, point
3.8.3. there are specially marked wheelchair locations in
vehicles that permit transport with a wheelchair facing in
the direction of travel. If this means of travel is used, the
user/carer must be aware while travelling, prepared for sud-
den movements and have the capacity to maintain a safe
sitting position throughout the entire journey. The user's
disabilities must not be of such an extent that he/she is not
able to hold onto the handles fitted in the vehicle when
there are changes of speed or direction.
• Ideally, the wheelchair should be placed in the boot.
• If the chair is placed in the back seat, ensure that it
cannot tip over or move.
Secure it, if possible using the vehicle's seat belts.
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Explanation of symbols

2
3
4-5
6
7
8

Vehicle transport

Mobility service bus
In conjunction with points 2 and 3:
- a positioning belt must be used
- a correctly adjusted headrest must be used
- the backrest must be level with or
above the user's shoulders
- the parking brake must be used
- the anti-tips must be lowered
Car/taxi
2
Do not lift the chair
using the legrests.
Do not lift the chair
using the armrests.
Risk of tipping:
Always have the
anti-tip stabilisers
down when moving.
Tie-down
Cross back mod. 2
Cross back 3A