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Transportation
INVACARE always advises that a power chair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent
safety level and security as bespoke seating systems and recommends transfer to the vehicle
seating, but also recognises that it is not always practical for the user to be transferred.
In cases where transfer is not possible then the power chair should only be secured as follows:
NOTE
Your safety during transportation, largely depends upon the diligence of the person securing the
Tie-downs and passenger restraints, it is your responsibility to ensure that your power chair has
been secured safely.
1. The XTERRA GT has been crash tested and has met all pass requirements of ISO7176 Part19
and is suitable for transportation with an occupant in a vehicle.
2. Seek confirmation from the Transporter that the vehicle is suitably designed, insured and
equipped to transport a passenger seated in a power chair.
3. Any part of the power chair (accessories etc.) that can be easily detached should be removed
and stored in the vehicle luggage hold during transportation.
4. The power chair should always be transported in a forward facing direction. Rearward facing is
only acceptable if your head and back can be supported by a suitable bulkhead.
5. Invacare recommend the 4-Point Webbing Tie-Down System with Karabiner should be used to
secure your chair within the vehicle, these restraints are available from Koller Engineering (based
in the UK, Yeovil in Somerset).
