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Definintions
ANSI/RESNA:
American National Standards Institute/Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America
ISO:
International Standards Organization
Transit Securement System:
Equipment installed on the power chair which allows the power chair
to be anchored in a motor vehicle. The equipment consists of tie-down anchor points and may
include a pelvic belt.
Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint System (WTORS):
Equipment installed in a motor
vehicle which allows a power chair and/or a power chair-seated occupant to be anchored in the
motor vehicle for limiting occupant movement in a motor vehicle crash. The equipment consists of a
system or device for securing the power chair and a belt-type restraint system.
Securement Points:
Specific structural points on the power chair base or seat frame that are
designed for attachment of a WTORS. These securement points are indicated by anchor symbols.
Label Information
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual and all supplemental
information provided with the power chair before initial operation.
Indicates that tested and approved power chair, with similarly labeled tested and
approved seating system, conforms to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 19/ISO 7176-
19 for transport of an occupied power chair in a motor vehicle.
Indicates power chair securement points.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow
designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or
malfunction. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow
triangle with a black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform
mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the
product, this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white
border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed
at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause
personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented
as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash.
IMPORTANT! Indicates important information to remember when using this product.
