8 Transport
8.1 General Information on Transport
WARNING!
Risk of death or serious injury to the mobility
device user and potentially any other nearby
occupant of the vehicle, if a mobility device
is secured using a 4-point tie-down system
available from a third party supplier and the
unladen weight of the mobility device exceeds
the maximum weight for which the tie-down
system is certified
– Make sure the weight of the mobility device
does not exceed the weight for which the
tie-down system is certified. Consult the
tie-down manufacturer's documentation.
– If you are unsure how much your mobility
device weighs, then you must have it weighed
using calibrated scales.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury or material damage if a mobility
device which is fitted with a tray is transported
in a vehicle
– If a tray is fitted, always remove it before
transporting the mobility device.
Fig. 8-1
8.2 Transferring Mobility Device to Vehicle
WARNING!
Mobility device is at risk of tipping over if
transferred to a vehicle while user is still seated
in mobility device
– Transfer mobility device without user whenever
possible.
– If mobility device with user must be transferred
to vehicle using a ramp, ensure that ramp does
not exceed rated slope.
– If mobility device must be transferred to vehicle
using a ramp that does exceed rated slope, a
winch must then be used. An attendant can
then safely monitor and assist transfer process.
– Alternatively, a platform lift may be used.
– Ensure that total weight of mobility device
including user does not exceed maximum
permitted total weight for ramp or platform lift.
– Mobility device should always be transferred
to vehicle with backrest in upright position,
seat lifter lowered and tilt in upright position
(refer to
6.7 Driving up and down Gradients,
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