Transportreadyoption(Trro); About Transport Ready Packages - Invacare FDX User Manual

Invacare® FDX® Power Wheelchair Base

6 TransportReadyOption(TRRO)

6.1 About Transport Ready Packages

WARNING!
– This section applies only to wheelchairs equipped with
TRRO (Transport Ready Option).
– Contact Invacare Corporation (800-333-6900) with
any questions about using this wheelchair for seating
in a motor vehicle.
– When feasible, wheelchair occupants should transfer
into the vehicle seat and use the OEM (Original
Equipment Manufacturer) vehicle-installed restraint
system.
– This wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a
forward-facing mode with the specified crash test
dummy restrained by BOTH pelvic and upper-torso
belt(s) (shoulder belts), and that BOTH pelvic and
upper torso belt(s) should be used to reduce the
possibility of head and chest impacts with vehicle
components.
– Use ONLY Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant
Restraint Systems (WTORS) which meet the
requirements of the SAE (Society of Automotive
Engineers) J2249 Recommended Practice during travel
in a motor vehicle.
– This wheelchair has been tested for seating in a motor
vehicle with the factory installed seating system only.
– This wheelchair MUST be in a forward facing position
during travel in a motor vehicle.
– This wheelchair is equipped, and has been dynamically
tested to rely on WHEELCHAIR-ANCHORED pelvic
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belts. If desired, vehicle-anchored pelvic belts may be
used.
WARNING!
– IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT BOTH
PELVIC AND UPPER-TORSO BELT(S) BE USED TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY.
– To reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants,
wheelchair-mounted accessories, including but not
limited to IV poles, trays, respiratory equipment,
backpacks, and other personal items should be
removed and secured separately.
– Postural supports, positioning devices, and/or
strap(s) should not be relied on for occupant
restraint. These items may be used in addition to the
wheelchair-anchored or vehicle-anchored belts.
– Seat angle is factory set at time of shipment.
Adjustments to the wheelchair may void ANSI/RESNA
WC/Vol. 1– Section 19 compliance. To maintain
compliance, refer to wheelchair service manual before
making any adjustments.
– DO NOT alter or substitute wheelchair frame parts,
components, or seating systems.
– A sudden stop and/or collision may structurally
damage your wheelchair. Wheelchairs involved in
such incidents should be replaced.
– Spill proof batteries, such as "gel sealed", should be
installed on wheelchairs to be used during travel in a
motor vehicle.
– Transport ready packages are not retrofittable to
existing models and are not field serviceable.
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