Invacare® TDX® SP
7.2
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 system.
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.
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Use these transport brackets only to secure an
unoccupied wheelchair during transport.
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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.
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Only use the transport brackets for the purposes
described in this manual.
ANSI = American National Standards Institute, RESNA=
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society
of North America.
7.3
Transport Ready Option (TRRO)
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.
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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.
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The wheelchair MUST be in a forward facing position
during travel in a motor vehicle.
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Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO
for the purposes described in this manual.
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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.
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Use both pelvic and upper-torso belts.
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