Transport; Transport - General Information; Transferring Mobility Device To Vehicle - Invacare Storm 4 Series User Manual

Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series

8 Transport

8.1 Transport — General information
CAUTION!
Risk of injury or material damage if a mobility
device which is fitted with a tray is transported
in a vehicle
– If a tray is fitted, always remove it before
transporting the mobility device.
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8.2 Transferring Mobility Device to Vehicle

WARNING!
Mobility device is at risk of tipping over if
transferred to a vehicle while user is still seated
in mobility device
– Transfer mobility device without user whenever
possible.
– If mobility device with user must be transferred
to vehicle using a ramp, ensure that ramp does
not exceed rated slope.
– If mobility device must be transferred to vehicle
using a ramp that does exceed rated slope, a
winch must then be used. An attendant can
then safely monitor and assist transfer process.
– Alternatively, a platform lift may be used.
– Ensure that total weight of mobility device
including user does not exceed maximum
permitted total weight for ramp or platform lift.
– Mobility device should always be transferred to
vehicle with backrest in upright position, seat
lifter lowered and tilt in upright position (refer
to Driving up and down gradients).
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