Handicare Ibis 24, User Manual

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4.7.7 Transport
The wheelchair can be placed in a car. The
best way to do this is by reducing the
wheelchair or using steel ramps.
Handicare recommends wheelchair users to
travel in a regular car seat whenever possible.
A wheelchair cannot offer the level of safety
that is offered by standard car seats, no
matter how well the wheelchair is fixed to the
vehicle concerned. As it is not possible for
every wheelchair user to make a transfer, the
wheelchair should be secured as described
below.
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The Ibis has been crash tested and has met all the pass requirements of ISO
7176-19.
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Your safety during transport largely depends on the person securing the
wheelchair. It is your responsibility to ensure the wheelchair is secured as
safely as possible.
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Always ask for confirmation of the transporter that the vehicle is suitably
designed, insured and equipped to transport a person in a wheelchair.
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Parts of the wheelchair that can be easily detached should be removed and
stored elsewhere during transportation.
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The wheelchair should always be transported in a forward facing direction.
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Handicare recommends an Unwin tie-down system that is tested and
approved according to ISO10542.
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The wheelchair should be secured only at the tie-down points on the frame,
not onto any accessories (armrest, anti-tip brackets, etc). The wheelchair
must have taxi brackets on the front side of the frame.
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Apply the wheelchair brake.
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Handicare recommends that the wheelchair is supplied with a headrest and
that this should be used during transportation.
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During transportation it is essential that you are secured by a three point lap
belt, which is anchored to the vehicle wall and floor rails. A lap belt in your
wheelchair must not be considered as an alternative to the occupant restraint
system.
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