How The Wheelchair Is Anchored In A Vehicle - Invacare Spectra XTR series User Manual

CAUTION!
Risk of injury exists if a mobility device that
is not equipped with leak-proof batteries is
transported in a vehicle
– Only ever use leak-proof batteries.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury, if the batteries are not properly
secured
– Secure the battery belt with the safety
clip (refer to 8. Special information about
reassembly, page 96).
CAUTION!
Risk of injury or damage to the mobility device
or to the transporting vehicle, if the legrests are
in a raised position while the mobility device is
used as a vehicle seat
– Always completely lower height-adjustable
legrests, if fitted.
In order to use a mobility device as a motor vehicle
seat, it needs to be fitted with attachment points
to enable anchoring in the motor vehicle. These
accessories may be included in the standard scope of
mobility device order and delivery in some countries
(UK for example), but may also be obtained from
Invacare as an option in other countries.
This mobility device complies with the requirements of ISO
7176-19 and may be used as a vehicle seat in connection
with an anchoring system that has been checked and
1528224-T
approved in accordance with ISO 10542. The transporting
vehicle must be professionally converted to anchor the
mobility device. Contact your vehicle's manufacturer for
more information.
The mobility device has undergone a crash test in which
it was anchored in the transporting vehicle's direction of
travel. Other configurations were not tested. The crash test
dummy was secured using pelvic and upper body safety
belts. Both types of safety belt should be used in order to
minimize the risk of injuries to head or upper body.
Invacare tests with a 4–point tie-down system
from Unwin Safety Systems.
– Contact Unwin for more information on how
to obtain such a system for your country and
vehicle type. For information on the curb
weight of your mobility device, refer to 11
Technical Data, page 103 .
It is imperative that the mobility device is inspected by an
authorized provider before being used again after being
involved in a crash. Alterations to the mobility device
anchoring points may not be carried out without the
manufacturer's permission.

8.3.1 How the wheelchair is anchored in a vehicle

The mobility device is fitted with four
tie-down points. Snap hooks or belt loops
can be used for fixation. If the wheelchair
can be used as a vehicle seat, these tie-down
points are labelled with the symbol shown
on the right.
Transport
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