Transportability - Unicare Health ANSA Relax Instruction & Safety Manual

ANSA Relax Instruction & Safety Manual
Before changing any of the adjustments of this wheelchair, it is important to read the corresponding
section of the user's instructions.
It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could cause this wheelchair to tip over, especially when
riding uphill or downhill. When riding over a step or up an incline frontally, the body should be leaning
forward.
Defi nition of purpose:
The manual wheelchair is designed for all users, who require a high degree of support to sit upright for
any length of time. This is made possible by the ergonomic, shaped backrests/back padding as well as
the adjustability of the seating unit (seat angle, backrest angle, seat depth).
The wheelchair can be used indoors as well as outdoors on dry, relatively smooth surfaces. It should not
be used in heavy rain, or on snow-covered, slippy surfaces.
Safety notes
Attention: Wheelchair surfaces, frame parts as well as padding can reach a temperature of > 41°, if they
are left in the sun for a long period of time.

Transportability

Transportability of wheelchairs and users in vehicles A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide
the equivalent level of safety and security of a vehicle seating system. It is always recommended that
the user transfers to the vehicle seating. It is recognised that this is not always practical for the user to
be transferred and in these circumstances where the user must be transported whilst in the wheelchair
the following advice should be followed.
1. Confi rm that the vehicle is suitably equipped to transport a passenger in a wheelchair and has
access that is suitable for your wheelchair type.
2. Recommendations:
a) That the wheelchair be secured by a 4-part (webbing) Tie Down Restraint system, conforming to ISO
10542. These restraints generally comprise of 4 individual straps that are attached to each corner of
the wheelchair
b) That the occupant should be restrained independently of the wheelchair by a lap and diagonal safety
belt, conforming to ISO 10542. This is similar to a car seat belt that comes across the user's shoulder
and around the waist.
c) Any part of the wheelchair accessories such as kerb climbers) that can easily be detached should
be removed and stored in the vehicle luggage compartment during transportation.
d) The wheelchair should always be transported in the forward facing direction.
e) Suffi cient space should be available around the wheelchair to enable clear access to attach, tighten
and release the wheelchair and occupant tie down restraints and safety belts.
f) The wheelchair should have the headrest fi tted and adjusted to suit the user.
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