How The Mobility Device Is Anchored In A Vehicle For Use As A Vehicle Seat - Invacare FDX User Manual

Invacare® FDX®
CAUTION!
Risk of injury or damage to the mobility device
or to the transporting vehicle, if the legrests are
in a raised position while the mobility device is
used as a vehicle seat.
– Always completely lower height-adjustable
legrests, if fitted.
Risk of damage to the headrest when using a
Modulite seat and securing the mobility device
with the Docking Station system
If you secure the mobility device with the
Docking Station system and use a Modulite seat
and the headrest is not set to the lowest possible
position, the headrest might come loose during
an accident.
– Always set the height of the headrest to the
lowest possible position. Refer to 5.10.2
Adjusting Height of Rea Headrest or Neckrest,
page 48.
– Next, the headrest must be adjusted to the
user's ear height. Refer to 5.10.1 Adjusting
Position of Rea Headrest or Neckrest, page 48.
In order to use a mobility device as a motor vehicle
seat, it needs to be fitted with attachment points
to enable anchoring in the motor vehicle. These
accessories may be included in the standard scope of
mobility device order and delivery in some countries
(UK for example), but may also be obtained from
Invacare as an option in other countries.
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This mobility device complies with the requirements of ISO
7176-19 and may be used as a vehicle seat in connection
with an anchoring system that has been checked and
approved in accordance with ISO 10542. The transporting
vehicle must be professionally converted to anchor the
mobility device. Contact your vehicle's manufacturer for
more information.
The mobility device has undergone a crash test in which
it was anchored in the transporting vehicle's direction of
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.
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 mobility device is anchored in a vehicle
for use as a vehicle seat
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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