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Section 6.
Transporting your power chair
Transporting your Power Chair in motor vehicles can be easily achieved by the
following methods.
Transporting in a special wheelchair taxi, bus or private vehicle while the user is in
chair.
The Centro wheelchair has been tested and passed crash test (AS 3695 part 19).
Vehicle tie down points are positioned front and rear of the wheelchair. Use only
suitable and approved tie down system complying with AS2942-1994 .
We used and recommend the Unwin vehicle tie down system in accordance with
manufactures specifications.
CAUTION: Do not use leg rests, armrest, footplates or any other area apart from
the designated points as attachment points for your tie down system.
Unoccupied wheelchairs in vehicles must be safely secured or stored securely
outside the passenger compartment.
Posture Positioning Belts must not be used as vehicle restraint belts.
NOTE
:
Ensure that your restraint system complies with AS2942 and you fully
understand the manufacturer instructions on how your tie down system works and
whether it is compatible with the Glide Power Chair
