Special Transport Requirements; General Transport Warnings - Sunrise Medical Quickie Q100 R General Manual

5.3 Special transport requirements

Using your wheelchair on the train.
Before you travel, please contact the train operator. They
will be able to supply details of any special requirements/
instructions. We advise you to check the following:
• Is there a suitable and intended "wheelchair" area in the
train for wheelchair users (with adequate turning space to
manoeuvre)?
• Is there a suitable or designated area on the platform
for wheelchair users (with adequate turning space to
manoeuvre)?
• Is there suitable boarding access available to allow you to
access the railway carriage and the intended "wheelchair"
area?
• Is the boarding access suitable for the combined mass of
the wheelchair and the occupant?
• Make sure the slope of the boarding access is not greater
than the dynamic safe slope. (See Section 16)
• Any obstacles or thresholds should not exceed the max
kerb climbing capability of your wheelchair. (See Section
16)
Most train operators will provide assistance provided that
arrangements have been made in advance. We suggest
you have you Owner's Manual ready when planning your
journey and contacted them.
Transporting the wheelchair as luggage.
Parts of the wheelchair that can easily be detached should
be removed when transporting the wheelchair. Store these
parts securely. E.g.:
A. Remove the leg rests
B. Remove the armrests
C. Fold down the backrest
• Ensure that any detachable parts are secured with your
mobility aid or separately packed and labelled so they do
not get lost during loading and unloading.
• The wheelchair may be transported by road, rail, sea or
air.
• Before you travel, please contact the appropriate carrier.
The travel operator will be able to supply details of any
special requirements/instructions.
• For information about dimensions and weight of the
wheelchair, see (Section 16).
• For information about the batteries in your wheelchair
see (Section 6).
• Ensure that any detachable parts are secured with your
mobility aid or separately packed and labelled so they do
not get lost during loading and unloading.
• Take this user manual, the seating system user manual
(& Seating System) and the controller user manual (&
Controller) with you. The carrier will need to refer to the
following sections:
i. Pushing the wheelchair.
ii. How to lock/unlock the controller.
iii. How to disconnect the batteries.
iv. How to disconnect the drive.
• Transporting the chair.
• Medium to long term storage, follow the instructions.
Hoisting the wheelchair (Fig. 5.11)
The most forward seat depth holes provide a reference
balance position for 2 point lifting systems (individual
chair configuration and options may require alternative
position).
Fig. 5.11

5.4 General transport warnings

WARNING!
• No changes or replacements must be made to the
anchorage points/car fastenings on the wheelchair, or
to constructional elements or parts of the frame without
consulting Sunrise Medical.
• The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise
Medical authorised dealer/service agent, before reuse
following involvement in any type of vehicle collision.
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