Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series
8 Transport
8.1
Transport — General information
CAUTION!
Injury hazard or material damage if a mobility
device which is fitted with a table is transported
in a vehicle
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If a table is fitted, always remove it before transporting
the mobility device.
8.2
Transferring the mobility device to a vehicle
WARNING!
The mobility device is in danger of tipping over
if it is transferred to a vehicle while the driver is
still seated in the mobility device
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Transfer the mobility device without the driver
whenever possible.
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If the mobility device with the driver has to be
transferred to a vehicle using a ramp, ensure that the
ramp does not exceed the maximum safe slope (refer
to 11 Technical data, page102).
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If the mobility device has to be transferred to a vehicle
using a ramp that does exceed the maximum safe
slope (refer to 11 Technical data, page102), a winch
must then be used. An attendant can then safely
monitor and assist the transfer process.
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Alternatively, a platform lift may be used.
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Ensure that the total weight of the mobility device
including the user does not exceed the maximum
permitted total weight for the ramp or platform lift.
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The mobility device should always be transferred to
a vehicle with the backrest in an upright position,
the seat lifter lowered and the seat tilt in the upright
position (refer to Driving up and down gradients).
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