Securing The Wheelchair To The Vehicle - Permobil Aero Z 2 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 14: TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
18 in.
450 mm
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SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR TO THE VEHICLE

I WARNING
The Tie-Down Brackets on your wheelchair were designed, located and installed by Permobil to comply with WC19 and
ISO 7176-19 standards to ensure that they operate properly and maximize the performance of the brackets in a frontal
impact collision. The two front Tie-Down Brackets (see Figure 14-3) should NEVER be removed or relocated to another
position on the wheelchair frame. The two rear Tie-Down Brackets (see Figure 14-3) may be removed ONLY if it is necessary
to adjust the seat depth and an authorized Permobil dealer must ALWAYS perform such adjustment. If such an adjustment
is made, the bolts and nuts that originally shipped with your wheelchair must ALWAYS be used. If you substitute another
bolt or nut, the Tie-Down Brackets may not operate properly.
I WARNING
ALWAYS inspect the brackets before securing the wheelchair in a motor vehicle to ensure that they are properly secured.
If necessary, the bolts should be tightened by an authorized Permobil dealer.
1. This wheelchair must be used ONLY with a WTORS comprised of a four-point, strap-type wheelchair tie-down that has
been installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and SAE J2249. It is NOT compatible with other types
of WTORS.
2. The positions of the four wheelchair securement points (Tie-Down Brackets) are shown in Figure 14-3. Each of the
Tie-Down Brackets is identified with the symbol shown in Figure 14-4.
3. Carefully inspect each of the four Tie-Down Brackets to ensure that they are properly secured to the wheelchair.
4. Carefully inspect each WTORS wheelchair tie-down strap for damage or wear.
5. The four wheelchair tie-down straps must be attached to the four Tie-Down Brackets in accordance with the WTORS
manufacturer's instructions and SAE J2249.
6. Each of the four wheelchair tie-down straps must be tightened to ensure that the wheelchair is securely fastened to the
vehicle--there should be no "play" or looseness in any of the four wheelchair tie-down straps.
Permobil Aero Z & ZRA Owner's Manual
Figure 14-2
Clear Zones
FCZ
HHT
Frontal Clear Zone ("FCZ") is measured from the front most point on an occupant's head
and is 26" (650 mm) with pelvic and shoulder belts and 37-1/2" (950 mm) with pelvic belt only.
The recommended clearance may not be achievable for wheelchair-seated drivers.
Rear Clear Zone ("RCZ") is 18" (450 mm) and is measured from the rear most point on an
occupant's head. There must be no obstructions in the RCZ.
Seated head height ("HHT") is measured from the floor of the vehicle to the top of the occupant's
head and it ranges from about 47" (1200 mm) for a small adult female to about 61" (1550 mm)
for a tall adult male.
8 in.
200 mm
8 in.
200 mm
18 in.
450 mm
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FCZ
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