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Transit Guide

READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WHEELCHAIR

SAVE THIS BROCHURE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WC19-Compliancy Transit Policy, User’s Manual, Warranty Information

Cruiser Transit Chair - CX10 & CX12

EZ Rider Transit Chair - EZ12

Convertible Transit Chair - CV12

Summary of Contents for Convertible CV12

Page 1: ...IONS BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WHEELCHAIR SAVE THIS BROCHURE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WC19 Compliancy Transit Policy User s Manual Warranty Information Cruiser Transit Chair CX10 CX12 EZ Rider Transit Chair E...

Page 2: ...Supports Trays Other Wheelchair Components WTORS Manufacturers For Answers to Your Questions Table of Contents Wheelchair Lateral Stability and Belt Restraint Accommodation Ratings Introduction Passe...

Page 3: ...tive All Convaid transit wheelchairs comply with a transit wheelchair standard that requires wheelchairs to be dynamically crash tested Largest and small est sizes of each model have been crash tested...

Page 4: ...olume 1 Wheelchairs Used as Seats in Motor Vehicles or WC19 Your Convaid transit wheelchair provides the option of using a crash tested wheelchair anchored five point harness 5 Whenever possible auxil...

Page 5: ...s head The front clear zone is measured from the frontmost point on an occu pant s head Dimensions shown in millimeters Note the crash tested five point harness must be used while trav eling aboard a...

Page 6: ...snugly across the pelvis and should also be positioned snugly over the shoulder and chest And the crotch strap length should be adjusted for proper pelvic belt height Harness restraints used in this...

Page 7: ...ook or strap type attachment points for strap type tiedowns with hook or strap type end fittings to facilitate wheelchair securement in motor vehicles see Fig 3 and wheelchairs are crash tested at 30...

Page 8: ...symbol in Fig 4 and their location on the wheelchair illustrated in Fig 5 You must use all four tiedown straps when securing your Convaid wheelchair in a motor vehicle 6 Fig 4 Fig 3 red securement poi...

Page 9: ...curement point bracket also on opposite side Fig 5 WC19 WHEELCHAIR WITH SECUREMENT POINTS FOR SECURING WHEELCHAIR TO VEHICLE FLOOR ANCHOR POINTS Motor vehicle floor anchorages for front tiedown straps...

Page 10: ...aterally from the horizontal Higher numbers indicate less stability This table refers to tests performed in accordance with WC19 to establish lat eral stability during normal travel and the ease of us...

Page 11: ...treet 1540 Arlington VA 22209 703 524 6686 ext 311 To obtain a copy of SAE J2249 Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles contact SAE World Headquarters 400 Commonwe...

Page 12: ...int strap type tiedowns by attaching the hook end fittings of the tiedown straps to the four red securement point brackets located on the four tubular legs of the wheel chair or by threading tiedown s...

Page 13: ...TIEDOWN STRAPS TOP AND PREFERRED LOCATIONS OF FLOOR ANCHOR POINTS BOTTOM Side view 11 75 20 00 vehicle floor front 14 00 28 00 51 00 1 00 Top view 30 45O range 45 60O range FIG 7 FRONT TIEDOWN STRAPS...

Page 14: ...rness See Figs 5 7 8 Your Convaid transit wheelchair provides for the use of a five point harness which replaces the vehicle mounted lap shoulder belt The five point harness which has been dynamically...

Page 15: ...f the strap 2 Adjust the pelvic belt straps by either pulling on the loop located at the end of the strap tighten or pulling on the end of the strap closest to the buckle loosening If the wheelchair u...

Page 16: ...her straps or other strong attachment hardware to prevent items from breaking loose and causing injury during a crash If it is absolutely necessary to keep a tray on the wheelchair during transit use...

Page 17: ...ten dency for a vertical gap to develop between the user and the belt due to compliance of seat cushions and belt movement thereby reducing the tendency for the user to slip under the belt or the bel...

Page 18: ...r which it was intended If the wheelchair is damaged in a motor vehicle accident the warranty will apply if the wheelchair is shipped by the original user to Convaid accompa nied by a copy of an offic...

Page 19: ...dealer for questions pertaining to safety use and maintenance of your wheelchair For future reference complete the dealer information section below Dealer Address Telephone Serial Date Purchased NOTE...