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CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
Transit Option
The wheelchair transport model has been crash tested and
performed satisfactorily at 30 mph/20 g deceleration. Convaid
conforms to RESNA WC19 standards. Dummy weights are:
All Metro Models
Model ME12T.......66lbs / 30kg
Model ME14T.......100lbs / 45.5kg
Model ME16T.......170lbs / 77kg
Model ME18T.......170lbs / 77kg
To reduce possibility of injury, the headrest extension must
always be used with the chair. The following instructions should
be followed to minimize impact in case of a crash:
1. Chair must be forward facing with tray and storage basket
removed.
2. Use only a tested, proven and compatible 4-point wheelchair
tie-down system (WTOT), and a 2- or 3-point occupant
restraint system in accordance with SAE J2249.
3. The wheelchair tie-downs must be securely attached to the
four black anchor points on the chair. See arrows in above
photo for anchor points.
4. The occupant restraints must include a lap and shoulder
belt, secured directly to the Metro frame and side or roof of
the vehicle.
Note:
Do not over tighten this may cause damage to the frame.
Note:
The storage basket must be removed during transport in bus or van, except when medically
neccessary.
Note:
Convaid strongly recommends the use of all Transit Required Accessories during transportation
in a motor vehicle; which include the 3-point pelvic belt (used for positioning), Headrest Extension, and
Foot Positioners.
Q’Straint, Sure-Lok, Unwin and Ortho Safe specialize in crash-tested tie-down systems and are in no way associated with Convaid.
Q’ Straint America
Tel: 1-800-987-9987
Fax: 1-954-986-0021
5553 Ravenswood Road #110
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312, USA
Sure-Lok
Tel: 1-866-787-3565
Fax: 1-610-814-0644
2501 Baglyos Ci rcle
Bethlehem, NJ 18020, USA
Ortho Safe Systems, Inc.
Tel: 1-609-587-9444
Fax: 1-609-587-6780
PO Box 8865
Trenton, NJ 08650, USA
Unwin Safety Systems
Tel: +44-(0)1935-827740
Fax: +44-(0)1935-827760
Unwin House, The Horseshoe, Coat Road
Martock, Somerset, TA12 6EY, UK
WARNING:
Convaid belts
are for positioning only
and are not to be used
as a vehicle restraint.
5. All floor tie-down straps must be drawn tight in the front and the back to eliminate any forward/aft
movement of the chair.
6. Wheelchair restraint manufacturers’ instructions must be followed precisely to ensure intended
performance.
