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The wheelchair should be secured by a Tie Down
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Restraint system, conforming to ISO 10542 or SAE
J2249 with non-adjustable front straps and adjustable
rear straps, which typically use Karabiner clips/S
hooks and tongue and buckle fittings. These restraints
generally comprise of 4 individual straps that are
attached to each corner of the wheelchair.
The tie-down restraints should be fitted to the main
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frame of the wheelchair as indicated by the diagrams
in the section, Transportability Positioning of Tie down
Restraints on the Wheelchair, (next page), and not to
any attachments or accessories, e.g. not around the
spokes of wheels, brakes or footrests.
The tie–down restraints should be attached as close
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as possible at an angle of 45 degrees and tightened
securely in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the
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wheelchair tie down points or to structural and frame
or components without consulting the manufacturer.
Failure to do so will invalidate the ability of a Sunrise
Medical wheelchair to be transported within a
vehicle.
Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must be
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used to restrain the occupant to reduce the possibility
of head and chest impacts with the vehicle components
and serious risk of injury to the user and other vehicle
occupants. (Fig.4.4) The upper torso restraint belt
should be mounted to the vehicle “B” pillar - failure
to do so will increase the risk of serious abdominal
injuries to the user.
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A head restraint suitable for transportation (see label
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on headrest) must be fitted and suitably positioned at
all times during transportation.
Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be
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used or relied on for occupant restraint in a moving
vehicle unless they are labelled as meeting the
requirements specified in ISO / NP 7176-19: 2001 or
SAE J2249
The safety of the user during transportation depends
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upon the diligence of the person securing the tie-down
restraints and they should have received appropriate
instructions and/or training in their use.
Wherever possible remove and stow safely away from
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the wheelchair all auxiliary equipment, for example:
Crutches, Loose cushions, Tray Tables, etc.
Articulating/elevating leg rest should not be used
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in the elevated position when the wheelchair and
user are being transported and the wheelchair is
restrained using Wheelchair Transport and Occupant
Restraints.
Reclining backrests should be returned to an upright
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position.
The manual brakes must be firmly applied.
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4.9 occupant restraint Instruction:
The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the
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front of the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt
is within the preferred zone of 30 to 75 degrees to the
horizontal.
A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone is
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desirable i.e.closer to, but never exceeding 75degrees.
(Fig.4.5).
fig.4.4
fig.4.5
