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The wheelchair’s use in other positions within a
vehicle has not been tested e .g . transportation in a
side facing position must not be carried out under any
circumstances . (Fig . 19)
Wherever possible remove and stow safely away from
the wheelchair all auxiliary equipment, for example:
Crutches
Loose cushions
Tray tables
Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the
wheelchair securement points or to structural and frame
or components without consulting the manufacturer .
Failure to do so will invalidate the ability of the wheelchair
to be transported within a vehicle .
The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical
Authorised Dealer before re-use following involvement in
any type of vehicle impact .
Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must be used
to restrain the occupant to reduce the possibility of head
and chest impacts with the vehicle components . (Fig . 20)
A head restraint suitable for transportation (see label of
headrest) must be fitted and suitably positioned at all
times during transportation .
Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be
used or relied on for occupant restraint in a moving
vehicle unless they are labelled as meeting the
requirements specified in ISO 7176-19:2001 or SAE
J2249 .
The manual brakes must be firmly applied .
Occupant Restraint Instructions
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° . (Fig . 21)
Upper Torso
restraint belt
Pelvic
restraint
belt
Preferred zone
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
