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Using Shuttle Discovery for transport in Motor Vehicles
Securing Shuttle Discovery for
Transport
Take note of the location of the front
(A)
and rear
(B)
securement points on the
Shuttle Discovery. The points are also clearly marked by a transit point label.
WARNING
Only use 4-point strap–type tie down systems approved according
to ISO 10542-2. Only use wheelchair tie down and occupant–
restraint systems labelled as ISO 10542-1 tested or compliant.
Attach the 4-point wheelchair tie down straps in accordance to strap
manufacturer’s instructions.
The angle of the pelvic belt should be within the preferred zone of 45 to 75
degrees to the horizontal, or within the optional zone of 30 to 45 degrees to
the horizontal.
The pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the pelvis. Position upper
torso belts over the shoulders. The belt(s) should not be held away from the
body by Shuttle Discovery parts. Ensure that the belts are not twisted.
Attach all occupant restraints in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Sufficient forward and rearward clear space should be provided
around the wheelchair occupant.
The image on the left shows the following:
The rear clear zone is measured from the rearmost point on an occupant’s
head. The front clear zone (FCZ) is measured from the front most point on an
occupant’s head. Seated head height (HHT) ranges from about 1200mm (47
inches) for a small female to about 1550mm (61 inches) for a tall male.
FCZ
= 650mm (25.5 inches) with upper torso restraint
= 950mm (37.5 inches) with only pelvic restraint
Both pelvic and upper-torso belts must be used.
WARNING
1. Only use the Shuttle Discovery with Verve Stroller (with
fitted securement brackets)
for vehicle transportation. See
Page 18.
2. Do not use the Discovery Seat with any other base
for
transportation purposes. Only use the Verve Stroller base.
3. Do not use the Discovery Seat
as a car seat.
4. The Shuttle Discovery basket must be empty
prior to use in
vehicle transportation.
B
A
