User Manual - Invacare Matrx ELITE E2S Back User Manual

2.0 S
AFETY
2.1 TRANSPORATION WARNINGS!
WARNING! Risk of Death, Serious Injury or Damage
• Risk of severe injury when transporting the client within a wheelchair fitted with
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an Invacare Matrx
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RANSPORTING THE
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WITH A ATRX
The following guidelines should be made available to all parties responsible for
the transportation of the client, such as schools and transport providers.
• Wherever practicable Motion Concepts recommends that the client is transferred
out of the wheelchair into a vehicle seat using a lap and diagonal seat belt or an
appropriate child safety seat.
• The following back supports have been dynamically tested and meet the
requirements of ISO 16840-4:2009, Wheelchair Seating- Part 4: Seating Systems
for Use in Motor Vehicles; and Section 20, ANSI/RESNA WC-4:2017, Wheelchair
Seating Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles:
◦ Invacare ®
Matrx
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◦ Invacare
Matrx
A forward facing frontal impact test was performed for wach configuration using
an ISO/RESNA Surrogate Wheelchair Frame (SWCF) and a Hybrid III Midsize-Adult
Male Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD). The SWCF was secured by a four-point,
strap type wheelchair tie-down and the ATD was restrained by a surrogate three-
point belt with a SWCF-Anchored Lap Belt.
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• Invacare Matrx
with a Headrest Support (i.e. restricted to back heights 14in (36cm) and higher);
and may only be used in conjunction with wheelchairs that comply with the
performance requirements of RESNA WC19 or ISO 7176–19.
• For safe transportation of a client within a wheelchair in a motorvehicle, refer
to the user manuals of the wheelchair and tie-down and occupant restraint system
(WTORS)- see additional information below.
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EFORE NTERING THE
The Matrx Back must be securely fastened into the wheelchair as described in
the user manual.
Posture Belts & Harnesses should remain fitted during transportation, although
they are designed to provide postural support only, they are NOT intended for
safety during transportation.
A Head Support must be securely fitted and correctly adjusted close to the rear
of the client's head during transportation, to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries.
W T -
HEELCHAIR IE
• Wheelchair Tie-down: The wheelchair must be securely tied down within the
vehicle, in a forward facing position, in accordance with the wheelchair and tie-
down manufacturers instructions.
• Occupant Restraint : A suitable occupant restraint system must also be fitted in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. A minimum is a lap and diagonal
I
NFORMATION
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Elite E2S/E2D back in a motor vehicle.
C
LIENT IN A
ACK
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Elite E2S back with Removable Hardware and Elan Headrest
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Elite E2S back with Fixed Hardware and Elan Headrest
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Elite E2S/E2D backs used to transport a client must be equipped
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EHICLE
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DOWN CCUPANT
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F
HECK THE OLLOWING
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ESTRAINT YSTEM
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WITHIN A HEELCHAIR
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(WTORS)
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ITTED