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1. Seek confirmation from the Transporter that the vehicle is suitably designed
and equipped to transport a passenger seated in a wheelchair.
Note: The wheelchair user safety during transportation largely depends upon
the diligence of the person securing the tie downs and passenger restraints.
2. Any part of the wheelchair (accessories etc.) that can be easily detached
should be removed and stored in the vehicle luggage hold during transportation.
3. The wheelchair should always be transported in a forward facing direction.
Rearward facing is only acceptable if the occupant's head and back can be
supported by a suitable bulkhead.
4. If the wheelchair is equipped with a headrest, it should always be used
during transportation.
5. Invacare recommend that the wheelchair be secured by 4-Point webbing tie
down systems as manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems or Koller Safety
Restraint Engineers.
6. When attaching tie downs to the wheelchair it is imperative these are fixed
onto the MAINFRAME of the wheelchair and not onto any attachments or
accessories ( wheels, handrims, castors, footrests, anti tipping levers etc.)
7. The tie downs should be secured, as close as possible, at an angle of 45
degrees to ensure maximum effectiveness of the restraint in all directions.
8. The occupant should be restrained independently of the wheelchair by a
suitably Approved passenger safety belt or harness.
Pelvic restraint or lap belts supplied with the wheelchair may be used in
addition to but never as a substitute for Approved passenger restraints.
Checks to be made
1. General
The wheelchair unfolds and folds easily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
The wheelchair moves in a straight line (no resistance or drag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
2. Manual brakes
The manual brakes do not touch the tyres when moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
The manual brakes are easy to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
The articulations are not worn and do not show signs of play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
3. Cross bars
Examine them to check that they are not worn or bent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
4. Clothing protectors / armrest upholstery
Check that all fixings are in position and tightened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
5. Armrests
Firmly attached but easy to remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
6. Arm pads
Check that the padding is in good condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
7. Seat and backrest upholstery
Check that it is in good condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
8. 22" and 24" wheels
Wheel nut and sealed bearings correctly tightened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
X
No excessive lateral movement or binding when they are lifted from the ground
and turned, quick release axles correctly locked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
9. Handrims
Check for rough patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
10. Spokes
Inspect the spokes in case any are bent, broken or slack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
11. 6" or 8" castors
Check the axle to ensure that it is correctly tightened, by turning the caster
The caster should stop gradually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
12. Fork / Fork tube
Check that all the fittings are in place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
13. Pneumatic and solid tyres
If the wheelchair has pneumatic tyres, check that they are correctly inflated
(the pressure is shown on the sidewall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
If the wheelchair has solid tyres, check the running surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
X
23. Transport
Invacare always advises that a wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide
the equivalent level of safety and security of vehicle 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 those cases where it is considered that the user must be transported whilst
within the wheelchair, then the following advice should be followed.
On deliv
er
y
W
eekly inspection/adjustment
Monthly inspection/adjustment
6 Monthly Ser
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