How The Wheelchair Is Anchored In A Vehicle - Invacare Bora Series User Manual

Invacare® Bora/Spectra XTR Series
travel. Other configurations were not tested. The crash test
dummy was secured using pelvic and upper body safety
belts. Both types of safety belt should be used in order to
minimize the risk of injuries to head or upper body.
Invacare tests with a 4–point tie-down system
from Unwin Safety Systems.
– Contact Unwin for more information on how
to obtain such a system for your country and
vehicle type. For information on the curb
weight of your mobility device, refer to 11
Technical Data, page 114 .
It is imperative that the mobility device is inspected by an
authorized provider before being used again after being
involved in a crash. Alterations to the mobility device
anchoring points may not be carried out without the
manufacturer's permission.

8.3.1 How the wheelchair is anchored in a vehicle

The mobility device is fitted with four
tie-down points. Snap hooks or belt loops
can be used for fixation. If the wheelchair
can be used as a vehicle seat, these tie-down
points are labelled with the symbol shown
on the right.
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Front (with curb climber)
Fig. 8-2 Rear
1. Secure the wheelchair at the front A and at the rear B
with the tie-down system belts. The curb climber does
not have to be removed.
2. Secure the wheelchair by tensioning the belts in
accordance with the tie-down system manufacturer's
instruction manual.
Front (without curb climber)
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