REACH
User Manual
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4.12 Using The Reach Chair As A Seat In A Motor Vehicle
The Reach Chair is approved for transporting children in motor vehicles when it is equipped with the OPTIONAL
transit feature and used in accordance with these instructions. The chair must be secured in a forward-facing position
with a Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint System (WTORS) which meets the requirements of SAE J2249
Recommended Practice—Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint Systems For Use in Motor Vehicles.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This chair conforms to and has been dynamically tested in compliance with ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 1 – Section 19.5.3.
Please contact Leggero or your authorized Leggero provider if you have any questions regarding use of the chair for
seating in a motor vehicle. Contact information can be found on page 2 of this manual.
WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS:
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The Reach chair must be used as indicated in these instructions and the instructions supplied by the vehicle mounted
tie-down manufacturer.
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Chair occupant should be transferred to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle restraint system whenever possible.
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Do not exceed maximum occupant weight ratings. Reference Section 1.8 of this manual.
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The Reach Chair must be placed in a forward-facing position when used as a seat in a motor vehicle. Use an
approved 4-point strap-type tie-down system for the chair. Use an approved 3-point belt for occupants over
50lb/23kg. For occupants under 50lb/23kg, a 5-point transit harness is required.
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For approved transit tie-down locations and location of belt/harness attachment pin, see Figures 30 and 31.
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Restraints must not be held away from the child’s body by chair components or accessories.
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Belt or harness straps should be adjusted until they are snug and do not have slack. If you can pinch the webbing of
the belt straps between your fingers, then it is too loose.
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Only belt restraints that comply with the provisions of ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 1 – Section 19 4.9.2-4.9.5 and 5.2 that
have been dynamically tested in accordance with Annex A & 5.3 of the same, should be used on the chair for use as a
restraint in a motor vehicle.
Figure 30
Figure 31, Belt/Harness Attachment
WARNING! If your chair is not equipped with the transit option, do not use it as a seat in
a motor vehicle. Transfer the child from the chair to an approved motor vehicle seat.
