Transportation In Vehicles - Etac Xact User Manual

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Transportation in vehicles

The product has been crash-tested and approved
(see section entitled "Declaration of Conformity"
in the user instructions).
Etac recommends, in the following order:
2) The wheelchair is secured in a forward-facing
position in the vehicle in accordance with
these user instructions; the user uses the
separate three-point seat belt that is secured
in the vehicle.
• The restraining device must not be pulled
through the wheels or around the back tubes.
• Options/accessories that can be detached
without tools must be removed and secured.
3 ) According to Directive 2001/85/EC, Annex VII,
section 3.8.3. there may be specially marked
wheelchair spaces in vehicles that allow
transport with users in wheelchairs facing
backwards. If this mode of transport is used,
the user/attendant must be active during
travel, be prepared for sudden movements
and be able to maintain a safe sitting position
throughout the entire transport operation.
The user's mobility impairment must not be
15. Transport, storage and disposal
1) The user transfers to a vehicle seat and
uses the vehicle's three-point seat belt while
travelling. The wheelchair is then placed in
the boot or in the rear seat in a safe manner
so that it cannot overturn or roll. If possible,
secure it using the vehicle's seat belt.
This is how the wheelchair has been tested
and approved in accordance with ISO 7176-19.
- Tensioning device UNWIN_WWR/ATF/K/R
in accordance with ISO 10542
- Three-point belt 907523, Klippan Safety AB.
- Parking brakes applied
- Anti-tip guards activated
- Rear wheels with handrims.
Do not use a wheelchair equipped for
single-hand operation as a seat in a motor
vehicle. Risk of injury.
so great that they cannot hold on and to
the wheelchair by the handle mounted in the
vehicle during changes in speed or direction.
• The parking brake must be activated
• Anti-tip guards must be activated
• Options/accessories that can
be detached without tools must
be removed and secured.
• A hip belt should be worn
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