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12.0 Transportation
A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the
equivalent level of safety and security of a vehicle seating
system. Sunrise Medical recommends that the user
transfers to the vehicle seating and uses the vehicle-
installed restraint system wherever possible. Sunrise
Medical recognises that it is not always practical for the
user to be transferred and in these circumstances, where
the user must be transported whilst in the wheelchair, the
following advice must be followed:
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 healthcare
professional and relevant competent persons.
12.1 Transportation warnings:
WARNINGS!
• The occupied wheelchair must be located in a forward
facing position and secured by the wheelchair tie
down and occupant restraint straps (WTORS),
meeting the requirements of ISO 10542 or SAEJ2249
in accordance with the WTORS manufacturer’s
instructions. Refer to the section ‘Tie Down
Instructions’ for further information on transporting
your wheelchair.
WARNINGS!
• 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 12.1).
• Wherever possible remove and stow safely away from
the wheelchair, all auxiliary equipment, for example,
Kerb climbers, Tray tables, Crutches & Loose
cushions.
• Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the
wheelchair securing 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.
WARNING!
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
12.2).
WARNINGS!
• This wheelchair has been successfully crash tested.
Sunrise Medical recommends that you use a suitably
positioned headrest when being transported in the
wheelchair. However it is highly recommended that as
a preference you transfer from your wheelchair to a
seat within the motor vehicle.
• 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 7176-19:2008 or SAE
J2249.
• Spill proof sealed batteries such as “gelled electrolyte”
or “AGM” must be installed on powered wheelchairs
when used in a motor vehicle.
Fig.12.2
Fig.12.1
