Transport; Transferring The Wheelchair To A Vehicle - Invacare Tornado Operating Instructions Manual

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Transport

CAUTION: Injury hazard or material
damage if an electric wheelchair which is
fitted with a table is transported in a
vehicle!
• If a table is fitted, always remove it before
transporting the wheelchair.
14.1

Transferring the wheelchair to a vehicle

WARNING: Danger of tipping over, if the wheelchair is transferred to a vehicle using a
ramp that exceeds the maximum safe slope, or if the backrest is not in an upright position
during transfer!
• If the wheelchair has to be transferred to a vehicle using a ramp that exceeds the maximum
safe slope (see chapter "Technical Specifications" starting on page 162), then a winch must
be used. An attendant can then safely oversee and assist the transfer process.
• If no winch is installed, then the wheelchair must not be transferred to a vehicle using a ramp
that exceeds the maximum safe slope.
• Alternatively, a tail lift installed in the vehicle may be used.
• Only ever transfer the wheelchair to a vehicle with the backrest in an upright position. Ensure
that the total weight of the mobility aid including the user does not exceed the highest
permissible weight for the platform lift.
• Only ever run the wheelchair with the seat back in the upright position, seat lifter lowered and
the seat tilting in the upright position into the transport vehicle (please refer to chapter
"Driving up and down gradients" on page 35).
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