Special Transport Requirements; General Transport Warnings - Quickie Q50 R Carbon Directions For Use Manual

6.10 Special transport requirements

Using your wheelchair on the train.
Before you travel, please contact the train operator. They will be
able to supply details of any special requirements/instructions.
We advise you to check the following:
• Is there a suitable and intended "wheelchair" area in the
train for wheelchair users (with adequate turning space to
manoeuvre)?
• Is there a suitable or designated area on the platform for
wheelchair users (with adequate turning space to manoeuvre)?
• Is there suitable boarding access available to allow you to
access the railway carriage and the intended "wheelchair"
area?
• Is the boarding access suitable for the combined mass of the
wheelchair and the occupant?
• Make sure the slope of the boarding access is not greater than
the dynamic safe slope. (See Section 10)
• Any obstacles or thresholds should not exceed the max kerb
climbing capability of your wheelchair. (See Section 10)
Most train operators will provide assistance provided that
arrangements have been made in advance. We suggest you have
you Owner's Manual ready when planning your journey and
contacted them.
Transporting the wheelchair as luggage.
Parts of the wheelchair that can easily be detached should be
removed when transporting the wheelchair. Store these parts
securely.
• Ensure that any detachable parts are secured with your
mobility aid or separately packed and labelled so they do not
get lost during loading and unloading.
• The wheelchair may be transported by road, rail, sea or air
as the batteries supplied conform to IATA regulations. If the
batteries are replaced by non-IATA approved batteries then
they will need to be removed for air travel. Your dealer can
assist in supplying batteries that are IATA approved.
• Before you travel, please contact the appropriate carrier. The
travel operator will be able to supply details of any special
requirements/instructions.
• For information about dimensions and weight of the
wheelchair, see (Section 10).
• For information about the batteries in your wheelchair see
(Section 6).
• Transporting the chair, (Section 6.7).
• Medium to long term storage, follow the instructions, (Section
8.6).
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6.11 General transport warnings

WARNING!
• 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.
• The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical
authorised dealer/service agent, before reuse following
involvement in any type of vehicle collision.
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