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Transportation in vehicles
Etac's wheelchairs are crash-tested and approved according to ISO
7176-19 (see Section ”Tests and warranties” in
the manual).
Etac recommends in the following order:
1) The user transfers to a seat in the vehicle and uses the vehicle’s
3-point belt while travelling. The wheelchair is then placed in the
boot or safely in the back seat so that it cannot overturn or roll.
• The wheelchair should preferably be placed in the car boot.
• If the wheelchair is placed on the back seat, ensure that it
cannot overturn or roll. If possible secure the wheelchair with
the car’s safety belt.
2) The wheelchair is secured facing forwards in the vehicle as per
the below, the user uses a separate 3-point belt that is secured in
the vehicle. This is the way in which the wheelchair is tested and
approved according to ISO 7176-19.
Securing
•
The restraining device must not be passed through the wheels
or around the back tubes.
• See section “CE-marking, tests”
• Accessories that can be detached without tools must be
removed and clamped
3)
According to Directive 2001/85/EC, appendix VII, point 3.8.3,
there may be specially marked wheelchair locations in vehicles that
permit transport with a wheelchair facing in the direction of travel.
If this means of travel is used, the user/carer must be aware while
travelling, prepared for sudden movements and have the capacity
to maintain a safe sitting position throughout the entire journey. The
user’s disabilities must not be of such an extent that he/she is not
able to hold onto the handles fitted in the vehicle when there are
changes of speed or direction.
• The parking brake should be used.
• The anti-tips must be activated.
• Accessories that can be removed without tools must be remo-
ved and secured.
• A correctly configured Etac head support must be used (see
Section ”Seat comfort settings”).
• A positioning belt should be used.
2. Safety
Transportation in aeroplanes
Lithium batteries are subject to statutory regulations.
Always contact your travel organiser or freight company for information
about applicable freight regulations before transportation.
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