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3.0 Transportability
DANGER!
There is a risk of serious injury or death if this if this
advice is ignored!
Transportation of your wheelchair within a vehicle:
A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the
equivalent level of safety and security as a vehicle
seating system. It is always recommended that the user
transfers to the vehicle seating. It is recognised that this
is not always practical for the user to be transferred and
in these circumstances, where the user must be
transported whilst in the wheelchair, the following advice
must be followed:
1. Confirm 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 floor
strength to take the combined weight of the user, the
wheel chair and accessories.
2. Sufficient 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.
3. The occupied wheelchair must be located in
a forward facing position and secured by the
wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint straps
(WTORS tie downs meeting the requirements of ISO
10542 or SAE J2249) in accordance with the WTORS
manufacturer's instructions.
4. The wheelchair's use in other positions within a
vehicle has not been tested e.g. transportation in a
side facing position must not be carried out under any
circumstances (Fig. A).
5. The wheelchair should be secured by a Tie Down
Restraint system, conforming to ISO 10542 or
SAE J2249 with non-adjustable front straps and
adjustable rear straps, which typically use Karabiner
clips/S hooks and tongue and buckle fittings. These
restraints generally comprise of 4 individual straps
that are attached to each corner of the wheelchair.
Fig. A
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6. The tie-down restraints should be fitted to the main
frame of the wheelchair as indicated in the diagram
on page 16 (Figs. G & H), and not to any attachments
or accessories, e.g. not around the spokes of wheels,
brakes or footrests.
7. The tie–down restraints should be attached as close
as possible at an angle of 45 degrees and tightened
securely in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8. Alterations or substitutions must not be made to
the wheelchair securement points or to structural
and frame or components without consulting
the manufacturer. Failure to do so will invalidate
the ability of a Sunrise Medical wheelchair to be
transported within a vehicle.
9. Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must
be used to restrain the occupant to reduce the
possibility of head and chest impacts with the vehicle
components and serious risk of injury to the user and
other vehicle occupants. (Fig. B) The upper torso
restraint belt should be mounted to the vehicle "B"
pillar - failure to do so will increase the risk of serious
abdominal injuries to the user.
10. A head restraint suitable for transportation (see label
on headrest) must be fitted and suitably positioned at
all times during transportation.
11. Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be
used or relied on for occupant restraint in a moving
vehicle unless they are labelled as meeting the
requirements specified in ISO 7176-19 or SAE J2249.
12. The safety of the user during transportation depends
upon the diligence of the person securing the tie-
down restraints and they should have received
appropriate instructions and/or training in their use.
13. If the wheelchair has been involved in an accident,
discontinue use immediately and contact the
Authorized Dealer for a thorough inspection.
Fig. B
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