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7.18.1.2 Using the product in a vehicle
WARNING
Positioning in vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility
Serious injuries in case of accidents due to user error
► Positioning of the product in vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility may only be performed
by the qualified personnel.
► The product must always face forwards when it is used as a seat in a vehicle for transporting persons with
reduced mobility.
► Instruct the qualified personnel regarding the mounting points on your product described below.
WARNING
Inadequate transportation safety
Loss of safe restraint due to failure to observe transportation instructions
► Observe the following instructions for correct transport safety in the vehicle for transporting persons with
reduced mobility.
► If necessary, instruct the qualified personnel on the following information.
Securing the product in the vehicle for transporting persons with reduced mobility
The wheelchair is secured in the vehicle for transporting persons with reduced mobility with the help of four belt
loops, on which the vehicle side wheelchair restraint belts are attached.
The fixation points of the belt loops are marked with stickers (pattern). These stickers show where the user has to
pass the belt loops around the frame tube:
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The stickers that label the front fixation points are found on the front frame tube on each side (Avantgarde DV
example: see fig. 66, item 1).
•
The stickers that label the rear fixation points are found on the rear frame tube on each side (Avantgarde DV
example: see fig. 67, item 1).
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Attaching the belt loops
1) Position the product in the vehicle for transporting persons with reduced mobility. For more information, please
refer to section 5 in the brochure "Transporting persons with reduced mobility", order number 646D158.
2) Front fixation points: Attach one belt loop around each of the frame tubes on the left and right of the front
frame, wrapping them around the frame tubes at the marked position once or twice depending on the length
(Avantgarde DS: see fig. 68, item 1; Avantgarde DV: see fig. 69, item 1).
3) Engage the hook of the respective vehicle side wheelchair restraint belt in the belt loop (Avantgarde DS: see
fig. 68, item 2; Avantgarde DV: see fig. 69, item 2).
4) Rear fixation points: Attach one belt loop around each of the frame tubes on the left and right, wrapping them
around the frame tubes at the marked position (see fig. 70, item 1).
5) Engage the hook of the respective vehicle side wheelchair restraint belt in the belt loop (see fig. 70, item 2).
6) Tighten the vehicle side wheelchair restraint belts at the front and rear as firmly as possible.
→ Avantgarde DS: The product showing the correct positioning of the attachment straps (see fig. 72).
→ Avantgarde DV: The product showing the correct positioning of the attachment straps (see fig. 73).
Avantgarde 4
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