Transportation By Car; Disassembly; Transporting - Excel Airide B-Ace User Manual

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6. Transportation by car

Warnings:
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When transporting the Excel Airide maximum user weight should be no more than 136 kg. This
will ensure your safety. This user weight is different than the user's weight previously
mentioned, because for transporting the electric wheelchair is a limit set of 136 kg.
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The recommendations described below apply as general advice, but may vary by transport.
Therefore, Van Os Medical has state guidelines and are not liable for any damage caused by
improper use or failure to follow these guidelines.

6.1. Disassembly

Use a suitable ramp to drive the electric wheelchair into the vehicle.
Depending on the shape and size of the loading area of the transport vehicle you may need to remove
parts of the electric wheelchair:
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Remove the leg support;
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Remove the armrests.
Store the removed components safely and protect it with blankets or other padding.

6.2. Transporting

Using the electric wheelchair as a seat in a car
The Excel Airide is not designed to use as a seat in a vehicle and does not offer you the same safety as a
regular seat. If a transfer to a regular seat is not possible you should take into account that the electric
wheelchair can only be used as a seat in a bus or car if the electric wheelchair has a 4-point integrated
restraint system attached (which meets ISO 10542).
Please note that this system must be suitable for the total weight of the electric wheelchair. The weight
depends on options and accessories. Therefore always weigh the electric wheelchair so that you're sure
you are using the correct restraint system. The restraint systems require mounting rails to mount in the
car and the four points should always be confirmed. Place the electric wheelchair in the default position
and use the head support if the electric wheelchair is equipped with a headrest. If the electric wheelchair
is in transit, then the power should be turned off. The multi-adjustable, folding or rotating head restraints
should be blocked during transport
Warnings:
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There was a crash test been carried out on this electric wheelchair in accordance with ISO 7176 -19
(2008) where the maximum user weight was 136 kg;
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We recommend you to make a transfer if possible to a regular seat;
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When you are a passenger when the electric wheelchair is being transported you need to use 3-
point belt system. Follow the instructions of the 3-point belt;
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Always ask a confirmation from the carrier that the car is insured, equipped and suitable for
transporting a passenger in an electric wheelchair;
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The electric wheelchair must always being faced forwards;
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You should always use a shoulder and pelvic belt to prevent the head coming in contact with the
car in an event of an accident.