5900A Powerchair Owner’s Manual DCR1236
magicmobility.com.au
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Testing has been conducted with a representative
four-point strap system (two at the front and two at the
rear). Use only with powerchair tie down and occupant
restraint systems suitable for the powerchair weight
including options that have been installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. The restraint
system must conform to SAE J2249 (USA) or
ISO10542 (International).
Powerchairs secured in a vehicle don’t provide
the same safety and security as vehicle seating.
Magic Mobility recommends that users transfer to
the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-installed restraint
system whenever possible. The unoccupied powerchair
should then be stored as cargo or secured in the vehicle
as described in Section 5.1.
When seat positioning options are fitted the following
should be followed whenever feasible:
Seat elevator
- fully DOWN with the seat at its
lowest level
Seat tilt
- fully DOWN with the seat parallel to
the ground
Legrest
- fully DOWN with feet close to the floor
and knees bent to 90°
Backrest
- upright, at or as close to 90° to the seat.
Strap restraint system
•
The powerchair can only be secured by using the tie-down points on the
powerchair’s frame (see Figure 5.4)
Figure 5.3 transit symbol
•
The tie-down points (two at the front, two at the back) are indicated by the
transit symbol (see Figure 5.3). Fit the front straps first, then the rear. Tighten the
straps to secure the powerchair. The powerchair may not be secured by any other
components
•
Due to the high loading that can occur during a severe crash, Magic Mobility
recommends fitting two straps on each rear tie-down point
•
No changes or replacements should be made to the tie-down points.
Figure 5.4a Magic 360 tie downs
Figure 5.4c Frontier V4 tie downs
Figure 5.4b Frontier V6 tie downs
Figure 5.4d X8 tie downs
