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1. TRANSPORTATION
When ever possible the user should be removed from the seating system and secured
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in the vehicles fixed seats.
When
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not in use for transportation the seating system & Miko Buggy should be
disassembled and fixed in the luggage area of the vehicle.
1.1. TRANSPORTATION OF THE CLIENT SEATED IN THE MIKO BUGGY
SEATING UNIT.
Transportation
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of the user with the seating system can be done when used
in conjunction with a “Wheelchair Tie down and Occupant Restraint System”
(W.T.O.R.S.). The Miko Buggy has been tested using a 4-point tie down system.
Push
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the wheelchair into the vehicle via a ramp when ever possible.
Apply
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the rear brakes (Fig.1.1a).
Please Note:
The Miko & seating system can be
safely transported at any angle of tilt as long as the seat belt can be located correctly
over the shoulder.
Attach
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the W.T.O.R.S. to the front tie down points
(Fig.1.1b).
Attach
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the W.T.O.R.S. to the rear tie down points
(Fig.1.1c).
Attach
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a permanently fixed vehicle seat belt
around the client and wheelchair.
Please
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refer to the W.T.O.R.S. manufacturers
handbook for correct fitting and adjustment
for both the client and passengers safety.
Never
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move the vehicle without applying:
The
i)
wheelchair brakes.
Correctly fitted & adjusted W.T.O.R.S.
ii)
Vehicle seat belt around the client &
iii)
wheelchair.
Fig.1.1b
Fig.1.1c
Fig.1.1a
