Use Of The Mobility Device As A Seat In A Vehicle - Invacare Pronto M41 Series User Manual

9.3 Use of the mobility device as a seat in a
vehicle
The following section does not apply to models or
configurations which may not be used as a vehicle seat.
These are identified by the following labels on the lashing
eyes and the identification label sticker:
WARNING!
Risk of injury
Safety restraint devices must only be used when the
wheelchair user's weight is 22 kg or more.
– When the user weight is lower than 22 kg, do not use
the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle.
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CAUTION!
There is a danger of injury if the mobility device is
not properly secured during use as a vehicle seat.
– If possible, the user should always leave the mobility
device to use a vehicle seat and the safety belts
provided with the vehicle.
– The mobility device should always be anchored facing
in the transport vehicle's intended direction of travel.
– The mobility device must always be secured in
accordance with the mobility device and anchoring
system manufacturers' user manual.
– Always remove and secure any accessory parts fixed
to the mobility device such as chin controls or tables.
– If your mobility device is fitted with an angle adjustable
backrest, then it must be placed in an upright position.
– Fully lower elevated legrests, if fitted.
– Fully lower the seat lifter, if fitted.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury exists if a mobility device that is not
fitted with leak-proof batteries is transported in a
vehicle.
– Only ever use leak-proof batteries.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury or damage to the mobility device or
to the transporting vehicle, if the legrests are in a
raised position while the mobility device is used
as a vehicle seat.
– Always completely lower height-adjustable legrests, if
fitted.
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