CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
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Transit Models
All Transport models have been crash tested
and performed satisfactorily at 30 mph / 20 g
deceleration.
Dummy weights as tested:
Safari Tilts
Model SFT12T..............................66lbs / 30kg
Model SFT14T..............................100lbs / 45.5kg
Model SFT16T..............................170lbs / 77kg
Model SFT18T..............................170lbs / 77kg
To reduce possibility of injury, the headrest extension must always be used with
the chair.
The following instructions should be followed to duplicate test results:
1. Chair is to be forward facing with tray removed.
2. Use a tested, proven and compatible 4-point wheelchair tiedown system and a
3-point occupant restraint system in accordance with SAE J2249.
3. The wheelchair tiedown straps are to be securely attached from the vehicle floor
points to anchor points on the chair. All Convaid anchors are clearly identified by
their red color.
4. The occupant restraint system must include a lap belt anchored on the wheelchair
or on the wheelchair tiedowns, and a shoulder belt anchored to the vehicle
wall/roof and lap belt anchor point.
5. All floor tiedown straps must be tightened to eliminate any forward/aft movement
of chair.
6. Restraint manufacturer’s instructions are to be followed closely.
7. Tilt model chairs must be transported with the seat in an upright position,
except for medical necessity, when the maximum position must be within
30° of vertical.
Caution: Convaid belts and shoulder
straps are for positioning only and are
not to be used as a vehicular restraint.
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