Assembly and Operating Instructions
Ver. 3 07/13 (2286)
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Transport – General Instructions
When transfer to a vehicle seat is not possible, the following General
Recommendations are made:
1.
Ensure that the wheelchair is correctly maintained and that settings of any
adjustable parts are made according to manufacturers ‘Instruction for Use in
Transport’.
2.
Remove any items of luggage that may be attached to the wheelchair and
secure or store separately during transport in order to reduce the potential
for injury to others passengers travelling in the vehicle.
3.
Extra care must be exercised when using vehicle boarding aids such as
passenger lifts or ramps during the loading process. Refer to Wheelchair
manufacturers Instructions for Use for information on safe slopes.
4.
Position the wheelchair facing forward - centrally in the designated region of
the vehicle. Ensure the wheelchair brakes are applied.
5.
To minimise the potential for head injuries in an impact, allow a clear space
of at least 400 mm behind and 650 mm in front of the head of the
wheelchair user. The shoulder belt anchorage must be side-wall anchored at
a height level with or above occupant shoulder level.
6.
A height provision ranging from 1200 mm to 1550 mm should be made,
depending on the size of the passenger. There should also be 200 mm of
clear space either side of the wheelchair. If these clear space dimensions
cannot be provided then any structure protruding into this space should be
adequately padded.
7.
Postural support belts are not to be used as occupant restraints.
8.
Wheelchair users, their carers and family are advised to check vehicle
specifications to ensure that sufficient floor space is available to
accommodate the wheelchair and tie-down system. Users of heavy powered
wheelchairs are also advised to check vehicle carrying capacity. If in doubt
consult vehicle supplier for further details.
