The Wheelchair As A Passenger Seat - Sunrise Medical Quickie Q700 M General Manual

7.2 The wheelchair as a passenger seat

A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the
equivalent level of safety and security as a vehicle seating
system. Sunrise Medical recommends that the user transfers
to the vehicle seating and uses the vehicle-installed restraint
system whenever possible. Sunrise Medical recognizes that it
is not always practical for the user to be transferred and in
these circumstances, where the user must be transported
while in the wheelchair, the following advice must be
followed:
DANGER!
• The safety of the user during transportation depends upon
the diligence of the person securing the tie down restraints
and they should have received appropriate instructions
and/or training in their use.
• Wherever possible remove and stow safely away from the
wheelchair all auxiliary equipment, e.g. : crutches, loose
cushions, tray tables, etc.
i. Removed and secured separately in the vehicle, or
ii. Secured to the wheelchair, but with energy-absorbing
padding placed between the table and the user.
• Articulating/elevating leg rest should not be used in the
elevated position when the wheelchair and user are being
transported.
• If applicable: Reclining backrests should be returned to an
upright position.
• If applicable: Seat elevators should be in the lowest
position.
• If applicable: The manual brakes must be firmly applied.
• Use only with Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint
Systems (WTORS) that have been installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and SAE J2249.
• Attach WTORS to securement points (A) (B) in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and SAE J2249.
• Attach occupant restraints in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and SAE J2249.
• Ensure hip guides are locked in place.
• Use only Wheelchair Tie-down (A, B) and Occupant
Restraint Systems (WTORS) which meet the requirements
of SAE J2249 Recommended Practice–Wheelchair Tie-down
and Occupant Restraint Systems For Use in Motor Vehicles.
Do not use WTORS designed to rely on the wheelchair
structure to transfer occupant restraint loads to the vehicle.
• The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward-
facing mode for a 30 mph (48 kph) frontal impact test. The
wheelchair must be forward-facing during transport.
• Postural supports and positioning devices should not be
relied on for occupant restraint.
• Do not alter or substitute wheelchair frame parts,
components or seating.
• Sudden stops or impacts can structurally damage your
chair. Chairs involved in such incidents should be replaced.
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