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Steps to secure the wheelchair in a motor vehicle:
1. Check that the vehicle is equipped with a suitable wheelchair tie down and occupant-
restraint system, conform ISO 10542.
2. Check that the components of the wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint system
are not frayed, contaminated, damaged or broken.
3. If equipped with an adjustable seat and/or back tilt, make sure that the wheelchair
user is sitting as upright as possible. If the user's condition prevents this, a risk
assessment should be done to evaluate the user's safety during transit.
4. Remove all mounted accessories such as trays and respiratory equipment, and
secure them in a safe place.
5. Position the wheelchair facing forward in the travelling direction, centrally between the
tie-down rails mounted in the floor of the vehicle.
6. Make sure that the indicated zones around the wheelchair user are clear from rigid
vehicle parts.
7. Mount the front securement straps according to the instructions of the strap-system
manufacturer at the indicated place (figure 3).
This place is marked on the wheelchair with a symbol (figure 4).
8. Roll back the wheelchair until the front straps are tight.
9. Apply the wheelchair brake (loosen the joystick and shut down the operator control).
10. Mount the back securement straps according to the instructions of the strap-system
manufacturer at the indicated place (figure 3).
11. This place is marked on the wheelchair with a symbol (figure 4).
Figure 3
