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Transportation
A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will
not provide the equivalent level of
safety and security of a vehicle
seating system. It is always
recommended
transfers to the vehicle seating. It is
recognised that this is not always
practical for the user to be
transferred
and
circumstances where the user must
be transported whilst in the
wheelchair the following advice
should be followed.
1. Confirm that the vehicle is suitably
equipped to transport a passenger in
a wheelchair, and ensure the method
of access/egress is suitable for your
wheelchair type. The vehicle should
have the floor strength to take the
combined weight of the user, the
wheel chair and accessories.
2. Sufficient space should be
available around the wheelchair to
enable clear access to attach,
tighten and release the wheelchair
and occupant tie down restraints and
safety belts.
3. The occupied wheelchair must be
located in a forward facing position
and secured by the wheelchair tie
down and occupant restraint straps
(WTORS tie downs) meeting the
requirements of ISO 10542 or SAE
J2249, in accordance with the
WTORS manufacturers' instructions.
4. The wheelchair's use in other
positions within a vehicle has not
been tested e.g. transportation in a
side facing position must not be
carried out under any circumstances.
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the
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Warning There is a risk of
serious injury or death if this if this
advice is ignored.
5. The wheelchair should be secured
by a Tie Down Restraint system,
conforming to ISO 10542 or SAE
J2249 with non-adjustable front
straps and adjustable rear straps,
which typically use Karabiner clips/
S hooks and tongue and buckle
fittings. These restraints generally
comprise of 4 individual straps that
are attached to each corner of the
wheelchair.
6. The tie-down restraints should be
fitted to the main frame of the
wheelchair as indicated in the
diagram on the following page, and
not
to
any
accessories, e.g. not around the
spokes of wheels, brakes or
footrests.
7. The tie–down restraints should be
attached as close as possible at an
angle of 45 degrees and tightened
securely in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8. Alterations or substitutions must
not be made to the wheelchair
securement points or to structural
and frame or components without
consulting the manufacturer.
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