Wheelchair Orientation And Securement During Transport; Operation Procedure Review - BraunAbility Entervan II Owner's Service Manual

Stabilizing Wheelchairs (continued)
ramp. Do not accelerate
suddenly when on the ramp.
Do not raise the front wheel-
chair wheels (pull wheelie)
when on the Entervan ramp.
The aid of an attendant stabiliz-
ing the wheelchair is recom-
mended for optimum safety.
Wheelchair passengers who
intend to enter and exit their
Entervan without the assistance of an attendant
must determine the safest and most practical
method and orientation of entering and exiting the
Entervan based on the physical characteristics of
their personal wheelchair and his or her physical
capabilities to maintain stability while the wheelchair
is in motion on the Entervan ramp.
It is the responsibility of the wheelchair operator
to enter and exit the Entervan on the ramp in the
safest manner.
Wheelchair Attendants: When assisting a wheel-
chair occupant, remember to use good body me-
chanics. Keep your back straight and bend your
knees. When the wheelchair is on the ramp, the

Wheelchair Orientation and Securement During Transport:

The wheelchair and occupant must face the front of
the vehicle and must be secured using the For-
ward-Facing Wheelchair and Occupant Belt/

Operation Procedure Review

The Braun Corporation recommends wheelchair
passengers and their attendant(s) review the
material contained in this manual with your Entervan
sales representative (dealer), before attempting
operation. Any questions or concerns can be
answered by your dealer at that time.
Using your own wheelchair and personal atten-
dant (if applicable), operate the Entervan through all
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Pre-Operation Notes and Details
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Be aware of
ramp slope.
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attendant must grasp
the push handles (or
other) securely.
Detachable wheel-
chair parts such as
arms or legrests must
never be used for
hand holds or lifting
supports. Doing so
could result in the
detachable parts
being inadvertently
detached from the
wheelchair resulting in possible injury to the
wheelchair occupant and/or the attendant.
Track System when riding in the Entervan. See
pages 25-29 for Wheelchair and Occupant Re-
straint details.
functions and enter and exit the vehicle with your
dealer on hand to ensure the Entervan is right for
you as the end user, (applicable for your use based
on your physical abilities and the physical character-
istics of your personal wheelchair). Practice using
the wheelchair and occupant belt/track system with
your sales representative on hand. Become familiar
with the proper operation of all Entervan features.
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Do not grip detach-
able wheelchair parts
when assisting to
stabilize wheelchair.
Doing so may result
in serious bodily
injury and/or property
damage.