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If you ignore these Warnings or fail to inspect or maintain your
wheelchair as directed in the manual , you may fall, tip over or lose
control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or
damage the wheelchair.
WARNING
Postural supports, such as pelvic positioning belts,
anterior trunk supports and lateral trunk supports
should NOT be relied on for occupant restraint in a
moving vehicle unless they are labeled as being in
accordance with ISO 7176-19.
WARNING
Posturing and positioning accessories, such as
pelvic positioning belts, anterior trunk supports
and lateral trunk supports, should NEVER be relied
upon for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle
unless they are labeled as being in accordance with
the requirements specified in ISO 7176-19.
WARNING
Whenever possible, other auxiliary wheelchair
equipment should be either effectively secured to
the wheelchair or removed from the wheelchair and
secured in the vehicle during travel so that such
equipment does not break free and cause injury to
the vehicle occupants in the event of a collision.
WARNING
On order to reduce the potential of injury to
vehicle occupants, wheelchair-mounted trays and
other accessories, such as IV poles, respiratory
equipment, backpacks and other personal items,
not specifically designed for crash safety should: (i)
be removed and secured separately in the vehicle,
or (ii) be secured to the wheelchair but positioned
away from the occupant with energy absorbing
padding placed between the tray or other
accessory and the occupant.
WARNING
I
F YOU FAIL TO OBSERVE THE WARNINGS IN
THIS SUPPLEMENT, YOU MAY DAMAGE YOUR
WHEELCHAIR, CAUSE SEVERE PHYSICAL
INJURY TO OTHERS OR SUFFER SEVERE
PHYSICAL INJURIES YOURSELF, UP TO AND
INCLUDING DEATH.
7.
SECURING THE
WHEELCHAIR
NOTE: In addition to following the general guidelines
below, be sure to follow all recommendations and
instructions provided by the WTORS manufacturer.
Figure 1. Securing the Wheelchair
30-45˚
Always secure the wheelchair
and occupant in a forward-
facing position in the vehicle.
WARNING
Attach the four tie-
down straps only to
designated, labeled
transit securement
points indicated by
anchor symbols on the
wheelchair.
See figure 1.
Tighten the straps to sufficiently remove all slack.
Never attach tie-downs to adjustable, moving, or removable
parts of the wheelchair such as armrests, front riggings,
and wheels.
Figure 2. Securing the Wheelchair
FRONT OF VEHICLE
Position the anchor points
for the rear tie-down straps
directly behind the rear
securement points on the
wheelchair. The front tie-down
straps should anchor to floor
points that are spaced wider
than the wheelchair to provide
increased lateral stability.
See figure 2.
WARNING
Always allow for
proper clear zones
when securing an
occupied wheelchair in a motor vehicle. The frontal
clear zone (FCZ) is measured from the forward
most point on the occupant’s head and should
measure at least 26 in. (66 cm) if both a pelvic and
upper-torso belt are used. See figure 3.
NOTE: The recommended frontal clear zone may not be
achievable for wheelchair-seated vehicle operators.
The rear clear zone (RCZ) is measured from the rearmost
point on the occupant’s head and should measure at least
16 in. (40.64 cm). See figure 3.
Figure 3. Recommended Pelvic Belt Placement Angles
HHT
FCZ
RCZ
FCZ
RCZ
FCZ = FRONTAL CLEAR ZONE
RCZ = REAR CLEAR ZONE
HHT = SEATED HEAD HEIGHT
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