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2.17 Transport in the car
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DANGER:
Risk of injury – The wheelchair is not suited for use as a seat in a
motor vehicle.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - No people or objects should be under the electric
wheelchair, during transportation.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury - See that the wheelchair is attached properly. So you
can avoid injury from the passengers during collision or sudden braking. Make
sure that they are only attached to solid parts of the frame.
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WARNING:
Risk of injury- Use for attaching the wheelchair and passenger
NEVER the same seatbelt.
Never use your wheelchair as a seat in an automobile or other vehicle. The wheelchair shall
be marked with following symbol.
To transport the wheelchair in the car use following steps:
The best way to transport your electric wheelchair in the car is to drive the electric wheelchair
in the car by using ramps.
When you are not experienced to drive the electric wheelchair by using of ramps you can
also put the wheelchair in neutral mode and push the wheelchair in the car by using ramps.
When the wheelchair does not fit in the car it is also possible to transport the wheelchair by
the following steps:
1. Remove all moveable parts prior to transporting (footrests, arm supports, etc.).
2. Store moveable parts safely.
3. Place the electric wheelchair in the car with 2 persons by grasping to the fixed parts of
the frames.
4. Attach the solid parts of the frame securely to the vehicle.
5. Place the wheelchair in drive mode (engage the parking brakes) and check that the
operator unit is switched off.
2.18 Transport in an airplane
The electric wheelchair can be transported in an airplane. Electric wheelchairs shall be
checked at the desk. Announce the wheelchair on time by the concern airline before
departure. Do not use the electric wheelchair as a seat in an airplane, the wheelchair must
be stored in the cargo room.
To transport the wheelchair in an airplane note the following requirements:
1. Type and properties of wheelchair (joystick, batteries)
The wheelchairs shall be foreseen of dry or gel batteries. Mostly these batteries must not
be removed out the wheelchair. Only disconnect and insulate the electrical connections
on the battery.
2. Dimensions and weight of the wheelchair
The allowable weight and dimensions of the wheelchair depends on the type of the
airplane.
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