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Karma always recommends that the user be transferred into car seat with a
safety belt or harness while in a transport.
SUGGESTION:
Remember that the best solution is always to move the user from the wheelchair
into a normal car seat.
4.5.1 Before use
CAUTION:
If the back angle of the wheelchair is adjustable, do make sure that the
wheelchair backrest should be positioned as close as possible to 90 degrees
.
Please detach all easily removable accessories from the wheelchair and
store them in a safe place where they cannot move around and become a
safety hazard.
A four point tie-down system should tightly fasten the lower wheelchair frame (hook
mark
) to the transport vehicle.
An occupant restraint system using both a pelvis and harness must also be
fastened to the transport vehicle to insure user safety. Again, please refer
to the restraint system's instructions.
The attendant / transporter must double-check all fastening points for proper
connection and tightness to assure the wheelchair user’s safety. The
attendant / transporter must be fully aware of the fastening system's usage
and its weight limitations.
See http://www.unwin-safety.com/ for more information.
CAUTION:
When transporting or lifting, never hold on to attachments or accessories
(front/rear wheels, hand rims, caster, footrests, armrests, anti-tippers etc.).
All lifting should be done with a straight back. Straight legs to lift the chair.
Carefully carry it up or down steps; be aware of how you place your feet, do not
cross them and trip yourself up.
4.6 Safety Belt
How to assemble and disassemble the Safety Belt
Loosen the fourth and fifth screws of both side of seat upholstery and insert
the Safety Belt in between the fourth and fifth screw holes. (Figure 4.30.)
Keep the safety Belt in 45 deg for comfortable usage. (Figure 4.31.)
Put the seat upholstery back and tighten screws.
