The Wheelchair As A Passenger Seat - Sunrise Medical Quickie Q700 M Instructions For Use Manual

7.2 The wheelchair as a passenger seat

A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the
equivalent level of safety and security as a vehicle seating
system. Sunrise Medical recommends that the user transfers
to the vehicle seating and uses the vehicle-installed restraint
system wherever possible. Sunrise Medical recognizes that it is
not always practical for the user to be transferred and in these
circumstances, where the user must be transported whilst in
the wheelchair, the following advice must be followed:
DANGER!
• The safety of the user during transportation depends upon
the diligence of the person securing the tie down restraints
and they should have received appropriate instructions
and/or training in their use.
• Wherever possible remove and stow safely away from the
wheelchair all auxiliary equipment, e.g. : crutches, loose
cushions, tray tables, etc.
i. Removed and secured separately in the vehicle, or
ii. Secured to the wheelchair, but with energy-absorbing
padding placed between the table and the user.
• Articulating/elevating leg rest should not be used in the
elevated position when the wheelchair and user are being
transported.
• If applicable: Reclining backrests should be returned to an
upright position.
• If applicable: Seat elevators should be in the lowest
position.
• If applicable: The manual brakes must be firmly applied.
Q700 M Rev.1.0
Occupant restraint Instruction
DANGER!
• Use a 3-point occupant restraint system to secure the
occupant.
• Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must be used to
restrain the occupant (Fig. 7.5) to reduce the possibility of
head and chest impacts with the vehicle components.
• Restraints should be mounted to the appropriate vehicle
pillar and should not be held away from the body by
wheelchair components such as armrest or wheels (Fig. 7.7).
• Use a suitable positioned headrest when being transported
in a wheelchair.
• Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be used
or relied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle unless
they are labelled as meeting the requirements specified in
ISO 7176-19:2008 or SAE J2249.
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