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14.
Loading and transporting the power wheelchair
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The power wheelchair must always be shut down and correctly secured or
fastened for transport in the vehicle. When loading the power wheelchair,
loading aids such as
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ramps, lifts and hoists
with sufficient load-bearing capacity must be used.
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Rules for loading wheelchairs
The following rules must be observed for and during loading:
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The maximum support height specified on the ramp must be greater than the height
from the ground to the support edge to be cleared (e.g. in the case of a car, the car
boot area).
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Check the loading capacity of the ramp(s), of the lift or the hoist.
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Due to safety reasons, the power wheelchair may only be loaded into cars or on split
ramps when unoccupied (without baggage or a person).
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Loading may only be carried out by a person who can safely operate and control your
power wheelchair.
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A power wheelchair which is unfit to drive may only be loaded by your authorised
specialist workshop. This workshop is the only entity aware of the possible danger
situations and how to counter them.
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