Tiga User Manual
UM-Tiga-017-US
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Transportation
Transportation
Reclining backrests should be returned to an upright
position.
The manual wheel locks must be firmly applied.
Restraints should be mounted to the vehicle “B”
pillar and should not be held away from the body by
wheelchair components such as armrest or wheels.
DANGER:
Occupant Restraints Instruction:
1. The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the 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
desirable i.e. closer to, but never exceeding 75°.
2. The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder
and across the chest.
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible
consistent with user comfort.
Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use.
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and
across the shoulder.
3. The attachment points to the chair are the inner front side
frame just above the castor, and the rear side frame. The
straps are fitted around the side frames at the intersection of
the horizontal and vertical frame tubes.
4. The tie down symbol (Fig. 10) on the wheelchair frame
indicates the position of the wheelchair restraint straps. The
straps are then tensioned after the front straps have been
fitted to secure the wheelchair.
USER WEIGHT LESS THAN 22KG
When the user being transported is a child, less than 22 kg
mass and the vehicle involved has less than eight (8) seated
passengers it is recommended that they be transferred to
an UNCE Regulation 44 compliant child restraint system
(CRS).
This type of restraint system provides a more effective
occupant restraint system than the conventional 3 point
occupant restraint system and some CRS systems also
include additional postural supports to assist in maintaining
the position of the child when seated.
Parents or care providers may consider the option, in some
circumstances, for their child is to remain in their wheelchair
whilst in transport due to the level of posture control and
comfort provided by the set up in the wheelchair.
We would recommend in such circumstances that a risk
assessment be carried out by your attendant and relevant
competent persons.
Positioning of wheelchair tie down restraints on wheelchair:
1. Location of the front and rear tie down labels (Fig 11 &
12).
2. Position the front and rear wheelchair tie
down restraint to the tie down label.
Fig10.
Fig11.
Fig12.
