Warnings Regarding Use Of Components And Accessories; Warnings Regarding Wtors Securement Points; Positioning The Wheelchair In The Vehicle - Permobil Aero Z 2 Series Owner's Manual

WARNINGS REGARDING USE OF COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

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WARNING
Postural supports and positioning accessories, such as pelvic positioning belts, anterior trunk supports and lateral trunk
supports, should NEVER be relied upon for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle unless they are labeled as being
in accordance with the requirements specified in WC19 or ISO 7176-19. Any postural supports that can be used during
transit must be positioned so that they do not interfere with the clear path for proper transit securement belt restraint.
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Whenever possible, other auxiliary wheelchair equipment should be either effectively secured to the wheelchair or removed
from the wheelchair and secured in the vehicle during travel so that such equipment does not break free and cause injury
to the vehicle occupants in the event of a collision.
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In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants, wheelchair-mounted trays and other accessories, such as
IV poles, respiratory equipment, backpacks and other personal items, not specifically designed for crash safety should:
(i) be removed and secured separately in the vehicle, or (ii) be secured to the wheelchair but positioned away from the
occupant with energy-absorbing padding that complies with FMVSS201 placed between the tray or other accessory and
the occupant.
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Do not modify or alter your wheelchair or add accessories that have not been authorized by Permobil. Do not make
alterations or substitutions to the wheelchair securement points or to structural or frame parts or components. Any significant
modification or substitution to the wheelchair's securement points, structural or frame parts or components could
significantly alter the chair's performance during a collision.

WARNINGS REGARDING WTORS SECUREMENT POINTS

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WARNING
Only use the Tie-Down Brackets and Pelvic Belt Mounting Brackets that were factory-installed by Permobil. Only use
Tie-Down Brackets and Pelvic Belt Mounting Brackets for the purposes described in this Owner's Manual.

POSITIONING THE WHEELCHAIR IN THE VEHICLE

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WARNING
The Permobil ZRA or Aero Z wheelchair equipped with the Transit Tie-Down Option have been dynamically tested in
a forward-facing orientation for a 30 mph (48 km/h) frontal impact with a 170 lb. (77 kg) crash test dummy. Accordingly,
these wheelchairs comply with WC19 and ISO 7176-19 ONLY when traveling forward-facing and should be used ONLY
for forward -facing seating in motor vehicles. This Permobil wheelchair MUST be in a forward-facing position during travel
in a motor vehicle. This Permobil wheelchair was not designed or tested in other orientations (e.g., rearward-facing or
sideways-facing) when used as a seat in a motor vehicle and should NOT be used in such other orientations.
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It is imperative that the wheelchair ALWAYS be positioned in a vehicle with appropriate clear zones around the wheelchair
because in a frontal impact, even when properly secured, the wheelchair and its occupant will move from their secured
position. Clear zones are required whether the wheelchair occupant is restrained by both pelvic and shoulder belts or only
by a pelvic belt. The use of only pelvic or only shoulder belts is highly dangerous and is never recommended. The minimum
necessary clear zones for the Permobil wheelchairs are shown in Figure 14-2.
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