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Columbia Innova 6000 User Manual

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Transit Guide
WC19 Compliancy Transit Policy, User's Manual, and
Warranty Information
Model Number 6000
Dealer:
This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair.
Operator: BEFORE using the wheelchair, read this entire manual
and save for future reference.
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  • Page 1 Transit Guide WC19 Compliancy Transit Policy, User's Manual, and Warranty Information Wheelchair Model Number 6000 Dealer: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. Operator: BEFORE using the wheelchair, read this entire manual and save for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................... 3 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ..........................3 WHEELCHAIRS USED AS SEATING IN MOTOR VEHICLES ................3 SPECIAL NOTES ..............................4 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................5 USE OF EQUIPMENT ............................... 6 PROVIDING CLEAR SPACE ..........................6 SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR ........................7 RESTRAINING THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT .....................9 USING THE PELVIC BELT RESTRAINT AND UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT ...........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Proper securement of your Columbia Medical Innova transit wheelchair with properly applied occupant restraints can signifi cantly reduce the likelihood of injury in the event of a motor vehicle crash. This guide provides instructions for how to correctly secure the Columbia Medical wheelchair in a bus or van and safely restrain the wheelchair occupant.

  • Page 4: Special Notes

    Columbia Medical products are specifi cally designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Columbia Medical accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Columbia Medical and are not recommended for use with Columbia Medical products. •...

  • Page 5: General Information

    • This wheelchair should only be used in motor vehicles as described in these instructions. • Columbia Medical should be consulted for questions about using this wheelchair for seating in a motor vehicle.

  • Page 6: Use Of Equipment

    USE OF EQUIPMENT PROVIDING CLEAR SPACE • The wheelchair MUST be in a forward facing position during travel in a motor vehicle. The recommended clear zones for wheelchair seated occupants restrained by BOTH pelvic and upper torso belt(s) and ONLY by a pelvic belt are shown in the diagrams and described below. The frontal clear zone (FCZ) is measured from the frontmost point on an occupant’s head and is 25.6 inches with pelvic and upper torso belt(s).

  • Page 7: Securing The Wheelchair

    USE OF EQUIPMENT (CONT'D) SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR • This wheelchair is to be used only with Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS) that have been installed in accordance with the restraint systems manufacturer’s instructions and SAE J2249. • Assembly of the WTORS anchor points to the fl oor and wall of the vehicle should only be done by a trained person and in accordance with the restraint systems manufacturer’s instructions and SAE J2249.
  • Page 8 USE OF EQUIPMENT (CONT'D) 4. Position the wheelchair between the front and rear tiedown anchor points, allowing for the correct angle of adjustment of the tiedown straps. See Figure 3. 5. Use the four-point strap tiedowns to secure the transit wheelchair by attaching the hook end fi ttings of the straps to each of the securement brackets located on the front and rear of the seat frame or by threading the straps through the openings in the securement brackets.

  • Page 9: Restraining The Wheelchair Occupant

    USE OF EQUIPMENT (CONT'D) RESTRAINING THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT • Both pelvic- and shoulder-belt restraints that comply with RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 18 and/or 4.6, 5.2, and 5.3 RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 19, should be used to limit occupant movement in a crash and reduce the likelihood of injury. •...

  • Page 10: Using The Pelvic Belt Restraint And Upper Torso Restraint

    USE OF EQUIPMENT (CONT'D) Using the Pelvic Belt Restraint and Upper Torso Restraint 1. The pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the pelvis and in contact with the tops of the thighs near the thigh abdominal junctions. 2.

  • Page 11: Wheelchair-Anchored Pelvic Belts

    USE OF EQUIPMENT (CONT'D) Wheelchair-Anchored Pelvic Belt Restraint (A crashworthy pelvic belt that is attached to the wheelchair frame) The Innova Wheelchair provides location for anchoring a pelvic belt, available separately from the manufacturer, Sure-Lok. This belt has been tested in accordance with RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 18 and can be used in conjunction with a vehicle anchored shoulder belt with a standard lower-anchorage connector for effective crashworthy three-point restraint in a motor vehicle.

  • Page 12: Use Of Postural Belts

    USE OF EQUIPMENT (CONT'D) The wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt restraint is available for purchase separately from: Sure-Lok, 2501 Baglyos Circle, Bethlehem, PA, 18020 Tel: 866-SURE-LOK (866-787-3565), Fax: 866-TIE-DOWN (866-843-3696). www.sure-lok.com Their part number is FE201186 USE OF POSTURAL BELTS • The use of postural pelvic belts attached to the wheelchair is encouraged during travel.

  • Page 13: Contact Us

    CONTACT US Thank you for choosing the Columbia Medical Innova Wheelchair. For questions regarding Columbia Medical products, please contact us at: COLUMBIA MEDICAL 11724 Willake Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Phone: (562) 282-0244 Toll Free: (800) 454-6612 Fax: (310) 305-1718 Email: info@columbiamedical.com...

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