Permobil K300 Owner's Manual page 107

Owner's Manual Permobil K300/C300/C300s
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WARNING!
Transport
The wheelchair must only be transported in vehicles approved for this
purpose. Always ask for confirmation of the transporter that the vehicle is
suitable designed, insured and equipped to transport a person in a
wheelchair. A wheelchair is not designed as a car seat and cannot offer the
same degree of safety that is offered by standard car seats, no matter how
securely it has been fastened in the vehicle concerned.
Carefully check that the wheelchair is properly fixed and that the break
release has not been activated (the wheelchair drive wheels must be
locked). The wheelchair must only be locked into position with loading
straps from the tie-down points at the front and rear, marked with yellow
stickers, or by using a Permolock locking system. The wheelchair must not
be secured onto any other part of the wheelchair including the seat.
If the wheelchair needs to be transported with the user seated in it, be sure
to use an approved attachment system suitable for the total weight of the
wheelchair to secure the wheelchair.
• Permobil recommends that the wheelchair be equipped with a headrest
and that this is used during transportation.
• During transportation, it is essential that you are secured with a three-
point safety belt that is attached to the floor and a side of the vehicle.
• Permobil positioning belts are designed to position the user only and not
to protect you in the event of a motor vehicle accident. The positioning
belts do not replace use of a vehicle mounted restraint.
Transport
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