Breezy Cirrus G5, User Manual

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36 Transport Cirrus G5
WARNING
a) The wheelchair should be in a forward facing direction
and secured in accordance with the instructions from the
manufacturer of the fastening system.
b) This wheelchair is approved for use in cars and meets the
requirements for forward facing transport and head on collisions.
The wheelchair has not been tested for other positions in a
vehicle.
c) The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing
direction, with the user secured by both a stomach and chest belt
(3-point seat belt). Tested according to ISO 7176-19.
d) Both the stomach and chest belts should be used to reduce the
risk of head and chest injuries in the event of colliding with parts
in the car.
e) In order to reduce the risk of injury to the user, tables that are
fitted to the wheelchair, which are not designed for crash safety,
must be:
• Removed and secured separately in the vehicle, or secured
to the wheelchair, but with energy-absorbing padding placed
between the table and the user
f) Where possible, other wheelchair accessories should be secured
to the wheelchair or removed from the chair and secured in the
vehicle during transport, so that they don’t become loose and
cause injury to the user in the event of a collision.
g) Support and positioning equipment must not be regarded as
safety equipment/seat belts if they are not labelled in accordance
with the requirements of ISO 7176/19-2008.
h) The wheelchair should be inspected by a representative of the
manufacturer before being used again after any kind of collision.
i) No changes or replacements must be made to the anchorage
points/car fastenings on the wheelchair, or to constructional
elements or parts of the frame without consulting the
manufacturer.