Invacare
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Transport Tie-Down Options
Invacare transport tie-down options have been tested to ANSI/RESNA WC Vol. 1
Section 19 and go beyond the traditional “securement” brackets on other wheel-
chair designs. The transport tie-down options include four tie-down locations that
have been crash-tested and are clearly marked for the caregiver to see. The options
also include a battery securement system that prevents batteries from becoming
dislodged in the case of an accident.
Invacare order forms will include two transport tie-down selections, TRRO* and TRBKTS.** All Invacare wheelchairs with TRRO have been
tested and passed the ANSI/RESNA W/C Vol. 1 Section 19 standard using a specific seating system and configuration. See order forms and
the owners manual for more information.
* TRRO includes four factory-installed transport brackets and a wheelchair anchored pelvic belt. TRRO has been crash-tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNA W/C Vol. 1 Section 19 Frontal Impact Test
requirements for wheelchairs with a 168 lb. crash dummy, which corresponds to a person with a weight of 114 to 209 lb.
** TRBKTS includes four factory-installed wheelchair transport brackets. TRBKTS has not been crash-tested in accordance with WC 19. Use these transport brackets only to secure an unoccupied wheel-
chair during transport.
As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type. It is Invacare’s position that
users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not
recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.
Invacare
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TDX
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Series Power Wheelchair T
ransport T
ie-Down
Invacare
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Pronto
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M91
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Power Wheelchair
Invacare
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TDX
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Series Power Wheelchair Transfer Tie-Down
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ANSI/RESNA W/C 19 sec 6.2 Presale Literature Notification – TDX Series
A. Minimum turning radius 23.2"
Minimum turn-around width 46.4"
B. TDX5, TDX4, and TDX3 wheelchairs have a maximum length of 43.7" or 1110 mm, meeting the ADA definition of
a common wheelchair and the minimum length requirements of lifts on public wheelchairs.
C. Total wheelchair mass = 330 lb. (150 kg) TDX5
322 lb. (146 kg) TDX4
318 lb. (134 kg) TDX3
including front riggings, wheel locks, TRO brackets, wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt, and seating.
D. Average lateral dummy displacement =
approximately .54" (13.8 mm) TDX5
approximately .54" (13.8 mm) TDX4
approximately .40" (10.1 mm) TDX3
E. Overall Score = 20
Overall Rating = A TDX5
Overall Score = 20
Overall Rating = A TDX4
Overall Score = 17
Overall Rating = A TDX3
F.
i.
The TDX5 and TDX4 wheelchairs were sized to accommodate a 168 lb. test dummy (17"x17"x18" high and 14"
Center-Wheel Drive tires.) The TDX3 wheelchair was sized to accomodate a 168 lb. test dummy (17"x17"x18" high
and 12.5" Center-Wheel Drive tires.)
ii.
The TDX5, TDX4, and TDX3 wheelchairs were tied down using four tie-down brackets – 2 brackets located on the
front of the base frame and 2 brackets located on the rear of the base frame.
iii. The TDX5, TDX4, and TDX3 wheelchairs were tested with a 168 lb. test dummy.
iv.
The TDX5, TDX4, and TDX3 wheelchairs tested used a wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt and vehicle-anchored
shoulder belt.
v.
The TDX5, TDX4, and TDX3 wheelchairs tested complied with the performance requirements of ANSI/RESNA W/C
19 sec. 5.3.
G. For all types of vehicles, the TDX5, TDX4, and TDX3 require four SAE J2249-compliant tie-down strap assemblies for
effective securement.
H. The TDX5, TDX4, and TDX3 provide a location for anchoring of an Invacare-provided pelvic belt. This belt has been tested
in accordance with ANSI/RESNA W/C 19.
I. The wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt is supplied by Invacare.
