Transportation; Transport Of The Wheelchair In A Car - Sunrise Medical Quickie Q500 H General Manual

7.0 TRANSPORTATION

7.1 Transport of the wheelchair in a car

Getting in and out of the vehicle
1. Confi rm that the vehicle is suitably equipped to transport a passenger in
a wheelchair, and ensure the method of access/egress is suitable for your
wheelchair type. The vehicle should have the fl oor strength to take the
combined weight of the occupant, the wheelchair, and accessories.
2. Use a ramp (or lifting device) suitable for the entire weight of the wheelchair
(including user) for entering the vehicle.
3. The wheelchair should be secured in a forward facing direction. This
wheelchair is approved for use in cars and meets the requirements for
forward facing transport and head on collisions. The wheelchair has not been
tested for other positions in a vehicle (Fig. 7.1).
CAUTION!
1. Suffi cient space should be available around the wheelchair to enable clear
access to attach, tighten, and release the wheelchair and occupant tie down
restraints and safety belts.
2. Ease of access to, and maneuverability in, motor vehicles can be signifi cantly
aff ected by wheelchair size and turning radius; smaller wheelchairs and/or
wheelchairs with a shorter turning radius will generally provide greater ease
of vehicle access and maneuverability to a forward-facing position.
Securing the wheelchair with a strap restraint system
This wheelchair has been successfully crash tested in accordance to:
ISO 7176-19:2008, using a representing restraint system.
Secured with a 4-point strap restraint system (2 in the front, 2 in the back
(Fig.7.2), that conforms to:
1. ISO 10542 (international) or
2. SAE J2249 (USA).
NOTE: Wheelchair secured with a 4-point strap restraint system; suitable for
the total weight of the wheelchair (including any options) in accordance with the
WTORS1 manufacturers' instruction.
Terminology explained:
1) WTORS: Wheelchair Tie-down Occupant Restraint System
1. The wheelchair can only be secured by using the tie-down points on the
wheelchair's frame (Fig. 7.2 - 7.4)
2. The tie-down points (2 in the front, 2 in the back) are indicated by the
tie-down symbol (Fig. 7.3). Fit the front straps fi rst, then the rear. Tension
the straps to secure the wheelchair. The wheelchair may not be secured
onto any accessories (armrests, anti-tip brackets, etc.).
3. No changes or replacements must be made to the anchorage points/car
fastenings on the wheelchair, or to constructional elements or parts of the
frame without consulting the manufacturer.
4. When the wheelchair is transported in a vehicle without occupant and no
restraint system is available then the wheelchair should be properly stored
and secured in the cargo area during travel.
DANGER!
DANGER!
Fig.7.3
A: Front Tie Down Points
B: Rear Tie Down Points
C: Direction of Travel
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