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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/instruc• ons.
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
maneuver)?
• Is there a suitable or designated area on the pla• orm for
wheelchair users (with adequate turning space to maneuver)?
• 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 Sec• on 10)
• Any obstacles or thresholds should not exceed the max curb
climbing capability of your wheelchair. (See Sec• on 10)
Most train operators will provide assistance provided that
arrangements have been made in advance. We suggest you have
your Owner's Manual ready when planning your journey and
when contac• ng them.
Transpor! ng the wheelchair as luggage.
Parts of the wheelchair that can easily be detached should be
removed when transpor• ng 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 ba! eries supplied conform to IATA regula• ons. If the
ba! eries are replaced by non-IATA approved ba! eries then
they will need to be removed for air travel. Your dealer can
assist in supplying ba! eries 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/instruc• ons.
• For informa• on about dimensions and weight of the
wheelchair, see (Sec• on 10).
• For informa• on about the ba! eries in your wheelchair see
(Sec• on 6).
• Transpor• ng the chair, (Sec• on 6.7).
• Medium to long term storage, follow the instruc• ons, (Sec• on
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
construc• onal elements or parts of the frame.
• The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical
authorized dealer/service agent, before reuse following
involvement in any type of vehicle collision.
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