Special Transport Requirements; General Transport Warnings - Sunrise Medical Quickie Q700 M Instructions For Use Manual

7.3 Special transport requirements

Using your wheelchair on the train.
Before you travel, please contact the train operator. They will be
able to supply details of any special requirements/instructions.
We advise you to check the following:
• Is there a suitable and intended "wheelchair" area in the
train for wheelchair users (with adequate turning space to
manoeuvre)?
• Is there a suitable or designated area on the platform
for wheelchair users (with adequate turning space to
manoeuvre)?
• Is there suitable boarding access available to allow you to
access the railway carriage and the intended "wheelchair"
area?
• Is the boarding access suitable for the combined mass of the
wheelchair and the occupant?
• Make sure the slope of the boarding access is not greater than
the dynamic safe slope. (See Section 10)
• Any obstacles or thresholds should not exceed the max kerb
climbing capability of your wheelchair. (See Section 10)
Most train operators will provide assistance provided that
arrangements have been made in advance. We suggest you have
you Owner's Manual ready when planning your journey and
contacted them.
WARNING!
• While driving on a boat or train, make sure that you use
a driving profile without GIRO activated. The continuous
movement of a boat or train, disrupts the Giro system and the
driving characteristics of your wheelchair.
Transporting the wheelchair as luggage.
Parts of the wheelchair that can easily be detached should be
removed when transporting the wheelchair. Store these parts
securely. E.g.:
A. Remove the seat (& Seating system).
B. Remove the leg rests (& Seating system).
C. Remove the armrests (& Seating system).
D. Fold down the backrest (& Seating system).
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• Ensure that any detachable parts are secured with your
mobility aid or separately packed and labelled so they do
not get lost during loading and unloading.
• The wheelchair may be transported by road, rail, sea or air
and the batteries conform to IATA regulations.
• Before you travel, please contact the appropriate carrier.
The travel operator will be able to supply details of any
special requirements/instructions.
• For information about dimensions and weight of the
wheelchair, see (Section 10).
• For information about the batteries in your wheelchair see
(Section 6).
• Ensure that any detachable parts are secured with your
mobility aid or separately packed and labelled so they do
not get lost during loading and unloading.
• Take this user manual, the seating system user manual
(& Seating System) and the controller user manual (&
Controller) with you. The carrier will need to refer to the
following sections:
i. Pushing the wheelchair, (Section 5.8).
ii. How to lock/unlock the controller: & Controller ( R-net
Owners Manual, Section 4.4 Locking the Joystick
Module.
iii. How to disconnect the batteries, (Section 6.7)
iv. How to disconnect the drive, (Section 5.8)
• Transporting the chair, (Section 7.0).
• Medium to long term storage, follow the instructions,
(Section 8.5).

7.4 General transport warnings

WARNING!
• No changes or replacements must be made to the
anchorage points/car fastenings on the wheelchair, or to
constructional elements or parts of the frame without
consulting Sunrise Medical.
• The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical
authorised dealer/service agent, before reuse following
involvement in any type of vehicle collision.
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