Warnings Regarding Wtors And Proper Set-Up - Permobil Aero Z 2 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 14: TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
I WARNING
The Permobil Transit Tie-Down Option cannot be retrofitted to existing wheelchairs and it is not serviceable except
by an authorized Permobil dealer.
I WARNING
The backrest angle may be adjustable on your Permobil ZRA or Aero Z wheelchair. You must adjust the backrest angle
so that it does not exceed the angle specified in Table 14-1 on page 14-11, when the wheelchair is occupied during
transit in a motor vehicle.
I WARNING
You MUST use your Permobil ZRA or Aero Z wheelchair in strict accordance with all warnings and instructions contained
in the Permobil ZRA/Aero Z Owner's Manual.
I WARNING
The Permobil Wheelchair Transport Bracket Option has NOT been crash-tested either pursuant to WC19 or ISO 7176-19.
Therefore, the Wheelchair Transport Bracket Option is provided solely for the purpose of securing an UNOCCUPIED
wheelchair in a motor vehicle.
I WARNING
IF YOU FAIL TO HEED THE WARNINGS IN THIS Permobil ZRA/AERO Z OWNER'S MANUAL, YOU MAY DAMAGE
YOUR WHEELCHAIR, CAUSE SEVERE PHYSICAL INJURY TO OTHERS OR SUFFER SEVERE PHYSICAL INJURIES
YOURSELF, UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH.

WARNINGS REGARDING WTORS AND PROPER SET-UP

I
WARNING
Your Permobil ZRA or Aero Z wheelchair MUST be used with WTORS that meet the requirements of SAE J2249. Do NOT
use WTORS that are designed to rely on the wheelchair structure to transfer occupant restraint loads to the vehicle. Do NOT
use your Permobil ZRA or Aero Z wheelchair with a WTORS unless the WTORS has been installed fully in accordance with
the instructions of the manufacturer of such restraints and SAE J2249.
I WARNING
ALWAYS attach the WTORS to your Permobil ZRA or Aero Z wheelchair at all four (4) of the Tie-Down Brackets
(see Figure 14-3) in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturers of the WTORS and SAE J2249.
I
WARNING
ALWAYS attach vehicle-anchored occupant restraints (pelvic belts and shoulder belts) in accordance with the instructions
of the manufacturer of such restraints and SAE J2249.
I WARNING
The Permobil ZRA or Aero Z equipped with the Transit Tie-Down Option was dynamically tested in a forward-facing orientation
with a 170 lb. (77 kg) crash test dummy restrained by BOTH a wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt and a vehicle-anchored
shoulder belt. Every Permobil ZRA or Aero Z equipped with the Transit Tie-Down Option comes equipped with Pelvic-Belt
Mounting Brackets (for use with an optional Q'Straint
belts should be used to reduce the possibility of head and chest impacts with components of the motor vehicle. PERMOBIL
REQUIRES THAT BOTH PELVIC AND SHOULDER BELTS BE USED FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION IN A FRONTAL
IMPACT COLLISION. PERMOBIL STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE Q'STRAINT
ANCHORED PELVIC BELT BE PUCHASED AND USED.
Permobil Aero Z & ZRA Owner's Manual
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