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Postural components should NOT be used as a restraint system.
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The 4-wheel and 6-wheel Tango wheelchairs weigh 30 and 33 kg respectively in their
test configuration.
Accommodation assessment of wheelchair according to Annex D of ISO 7176-19
Criteria
Assessment
Ease of belt fitting
Excellent
Quality of belt fit
Excellent
Section 2
– Instructions – Using the wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle
Anchor points
Use the anchor points on the wheelchair, following the directions provided in this note. Look for
the following symbol, which indicates anchor points that comply with the ISO 7176-19 standard.
Pelvic safety belt
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Only use pelvic safety belts that comply with section 5.1 of ISO 7176-19.
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Install the pelvic belt on the anchor points at the back of the wheelchair.
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Depending on the width of the wheelchair, thread the pelvic belt between the back
support and the arm support or inside the back bars to minimize deviations.
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Do the same on the other side.
The safety belt angle to the horizontal should be between 30° and 75°. Whenever possible, it is
preferable to aim for the higher angle of 75°.
