Fasten The Seatbelt In A Moving Vehicle; Securing The Wheelchair With A 4 Point Strap Restraint System - Paravan PR Heavy Duty User Manual

15.3

Fasten the seatbelt in a moving vehicle

Potential risk of injury or serious injury or death.
The Wheelchair integrated 3 or 4 point belts should not be re-
lied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle.
An approved, vehicle anchored safety belt system, should be
used to secure occupant instead.
D A N G E R
Belt must not be held away from the body by
wheelchair components such as armrests or
wheels.
Fig. 30: Illustration of improper belt-restraint fit
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D A N G E R
D A N G E R
Belt restraints should make full contact with
the shoulder, chest and pelvic. Belts should
be positioned low on the pelvis near the
thight-abdominal junction.
Fig. 31: Illustration of proper belt-restraint fit
Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair
15.4

Securing the wheelchair with a 4 point strap restraint system

Standard ISO 10542-1 tie down straps are only tested to 85 kg + user.
It is recommended to use with 4 point strap restraint system rated for the total weight of the wheelchair in-
cluding any option, 2 at front and 2 at the back that conforms to ISO 10542-1.
If using a standard 4 point WTORS for securing a wheelchair heavier than 85 kg, use 6 straps to secure the
wheelchair, 2 straps at the front and 4 straps at the back.
Recommended angel for tie down straps.
Fig. 32: Rear securement points
Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair
Fig. 33: Front securement points
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