General Advice For Air Transport - Permobil M400 Owner's Manual

Owner´s Manual Permobil M400

General Advice for Air transport

Please refer to the Air Carrier Access Act at 49 USC § 41705 and accompanying
regulations at 14 CFR Part 382 for specific guidelines and regulations pertaining
to transporting wheelchairs on aircraft in the United States.
Further guidelines on transporting powered wheelchairs and batteries can be
found at the Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations
(49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, 175).
Due to the variance in aircraft sizes and cargo space dimensions, always con-
tact the airline prior to traveling or purchasing a ticket to make sure that your
Permobil can be accommodated.
When transporting your wheelchair by air, these three items must be considered:
1. Batteries
Gel batteries: In most cases they don't need to be taken out of the wheelchair.
If your wheelchair is equipped with a Main Fuse, the electrical connections to the
batteries must be disconnected and insulated. If your wheelchair has a Circuit
Breaker, make sure the Circuit Breaker is in OFF-position.
Acid batteries(liquid electrolyte): Most airlines require that the batteries be taken
out of the wheelchair and that they must be transported in special boxes that the
airline can provide.
2. The Dimensions and Weight of the Wheelchair
The weight and dimensions of the wheelchair are significant in relation to the
type of airplanes in which the wheelchair is to be transported. Always check with
the airline before traveling to make sure that the aircraft in question can accom-
modate your wheelchair.
m CAUTION!
The weight and dimensions of the wheelchair listed in this manual are based on the most common
configurations of the wheelchair. Wheelchairs which have had custom modifications or additional
features may have different dimensions or weights. Be sure to measure the dimensions of your
particular chair whenever exact dimensions are critical or required.
Certain airlines can refuse to take acid batteries on board.
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