Transport; Transport - General Information; Transferring Mobility Device To Vehicle - Invacare Fox User Manual

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8.1 Transport — General information
WARNING!
Risk of death or serious injury to the mobility
device user and potentially any other nearby
occupant of the vehicle, if a mobility device
is secured using a 4-point tie-down system
available from a third party supplier and the
unladen weight of the mobility device exceeds
the maximum weight for which the tie-down
system is certified
– Make sure the weight of the mobility device
does not exceed the weight for which the
tie-down system is certified. Consult the
tie-down manufacturer's documentation.
– If you are unsure how much your mobility
device weighs, then you must have it weighed
using calibrated scales.
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 6.6 Driving up and down gradients, page 60).
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