Air Transportation - Permobil X850 Corpus 3G User Manual

The shoulder-belt restraint should be worn over the shoulder. The pelvic-belt
restraint should be worn low across the pelvis and within the preferred zone
of 30° to 75°. It is desirable to have a steeper angle within the preferred zone.
Make sure that the wheelchair is not lifted or tilted. The wheelchair must be
in the position shown in the illustration.
4.7

Air transportation

This chapter contains information that may be helpful if you are transporting
your wheelchair by air.
4.7.1 Batteries
The main circuit breaker must always be in the off position. In most cases, gel
batteries do not have to be removed from the wheelchair.
4.7.2 Weight and dimensions
Contact the relevant airline for applicable rules on weight and dimensions for
your power wheelchair.
4.7.3 Preventing damage to wheelchair
Since the wheelchair will be put with other goods in a confined space during
the flight, it is important to take preventive measures to minimise
transportation damage to the wheelchair.
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