Karma Morgan M MGNM-SLN, User Manual

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19.2 Transportation on an airplane
When transporting your wheelchair by air, you should primarily pay attention to
the following in below:
19.2.1. Batteries
Gel batteries: In most cases, they do not need to be removed from the
wheelchair. The batteries only need to be disconnected from the wheelchair.
To do this simply disconnect on of the battery pole connectors.
Position of the battery pole (behind the black cover)
Acid batteries:
Most airlines require that batteries be removed from the
wheelchair and transported in special boxes that the airline may provide.
When transported by air, the wheelchair will be put with other goods in a
confined space. Therefore, it is important to take preventive action to minimize
transport damage to the wheelchair. Cover the control panel with soft, shock-
absorbing material (foam plastic or similar) and fold it in towards the back rest.
Protect other protruding objects in a similar manner. Tape any loose cables to
the seat or covers.
19.2.2. The
wheelchair’s dimensions and weight
How much the wheelchair weighs and how large it is are important, depending
on the type of airplane in which the wheelchair is to be transported. The
smaller the airplane is, the smaller the wheelchair may be/weigh and vice
versa. Always check with the airline what rules apply.