SECTION 11—TRANSPORT IN VEHICLES
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Wheelchair Transport Brackets (TRBKTS)
As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user
while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type. It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be
transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by
the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.
TRBKTS includes four factory-installed wheelchair transport brackets.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Improper use of wheelchair transport brackets (TRBKTS) may result in injury, damage or death.
– Use these transport brackets only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport.
– Ensure wheelchair is secured using proper restraint systems. Wheelchair transport brackets
have not been crash-tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNA WC Vol I Section 19 Frontal
Impact Test requirements for wheelchairs.
– Only use the transport brackets for the purposes described in this manual.
NOTE: ANSI = American National Standards Institute, RESNA= Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of
North America.
Transport Ready Option (TRRO)
NOTE: As of January 1, 2017, Transport Ready Option (TRRO) has been discontinued on this product. Please contact your
dealer or Invacare for legacy information or to answer questions regarding TRRO.
As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user
while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type. It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be
transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by
the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation system.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Failure to observe and follow transport warnings and instructions may result in injury, damage or
death.
– Use ONLY Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS) which meet the
requirements of the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) J2249 Recommended Practice
during travel in a motor vehicle.
– The wheelchair MUST be in a forward facing position during travel in a motor vehicle.
– Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO for the purposes described in this manual.
– This wheelchair is equipped, and has been dynamically tested to rely on
WHEELCHAIR-ANCHORED pelvic belts. If desired, VEHICLE-ANCHORED pelvic belts
may be used.
– Use both pelvic and upper-torso belts.
