Transport In Vehicles - Etac Prio User Manual

Etac's wheelchairs are crash-tested and approved according
to ISO 7176-19 (see Section "Tests and warranties" in
the manual).
Etac recommends in the following order:
1) The user transfers to a seat in the vehicle and uses the
vehicle's 3-point belt while travelling. The wheelchair
is then placed in the boot or safely in the back seat so
that it cannot overturn or roll.
2) The wheelchair is secured facing forwards in the vehicle
as per the below, the user uses a separate 3-point belt
that is secured in the vehicle. This is the way in which the
wheelchair is tested and approved according to
ISO 7176-19.
Securing
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The restraining device must not be passed
through the wheels or around the back tubes.
3) According to Directive 2001/85/EC, appendix VII, point
3.8.3, there may be specially marked wheelchair locations
in vehicles that permit transport with a wheelchair facing
in the direction of travel. If this means of travel is used,
the user/carer must be aware while travelling, prepared
for sudden movements and have the capacity to maintain
a safe sitting position throughout the entire journey. The
user's disabilities must not be of such an extent that he/
she is not able to hold onto the handles fitted in the
vehicle when there are changes of speed or direction.
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The wheelchair should preferably be placed in
the car boot.
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If the wheelchair is placed on the back seat,
ensure that it cannot overturn or roll. If possible
secure the wheelchair with the car's safety belt.
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The parking brake should be used.
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The anti-tips must be activated.
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Accessories that can be removed without tools must
be removed and secured.
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A correctly configured Etac head support must be
used (see Section "Seat comfort settings").
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Handrims must be installed on the rear wheels (not
16" wheels).
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The parking brake should be used.
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The anti-tips must be activated.
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Accessories that can be removed without tools
must be removed and secured.
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A correctly configured Etac head support must be
used (see Section "Seat comfort settings").
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A positioning belt should be used.