FLEX CUSHION USER MANUAL
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a.
Removed and secured separately in the vehicle or
b.
Secured to the wheelchair so they will not break free in a crash and
i.
Be positioned with a gap of at least 3” (75 mm) between the back
edge of the tray and the wheelchair occupant’s abdomen and/or
chest so as not to interfere with the proper belt-restraint use, and
ii.
Have energy absorbing padding placed between the back edge
of the tray and the wheelchair occupant.
11.
Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the seating system
structure, parts or components, without rst consulting Medifab.
12.
The use of a postural pelvic belt attached to the wheelchair base or seat
frame is encouraged during travel, but these belts should be positioned
so that they don’t interfere with the proper positioning of crashworthy
belt restraints, and they should not be relied on for occupant protection
in crash situations unless the postural belt has been designed to comply
with, and perform to the requirements of WC19.
13.
Postural support devices that are not labelled as conforming to ISO
16840-4 may be used when in a vehicle, but should not be relied on for
occupant restraint.
10.
In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants,
wheelchair-mounted rigid trays not spec cally intended for use during
travel in motor vehicles must be:
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