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7.0 TRANSPORTATION
7.3 Special transit requirements
Using your wheelchair on the train.
Before you travel, please contact the train operator. They will be able to supply
details of any special requirements/instructions. We advise you to check the
following:
1.
Is there a suitable and intended “wheelchair” area in the train for
wheelchair users (with adequate turning space to maneuver)?
2.
Is there a suitable or designated area on the platform for wheelchair
users (with adequate turning space to maneuver)?
3.
Is there suitable boarding access available to allow you to access the
railway carriage and the intended “wheelchair” area?
4.
Is the boarding access suitable for the combined mass of the wheelchair
and the occupant?
5.
Ensure the slope of the boarding access is not greater than the
dynamic safe slope. (See Section 10)
6.
Any obstacles or thresholds should not exceed the max curb climbing
capability of your wheelchair. (See Section 10)
Most train operators will provide assistance provided that arrangements have
been made in advance. We suggest you have your User Manual ready when
planning your journey and contact them.
WARNING!
Transporting the wheelchair as luggage
Parts of the wheelchair that can easily be detached should be removed when
transporting the wheelchair. Store these parts securely. E.g.:
1.
Remove the seat ( Seating system).
2. Accessory
tray.
3.
Ensure that any detachable parts are secured with your mobility aid or
separately packed and labeled so they do not get lost during loading and
unloading.
4.
The wheelchair may be transported by road, rail, sea, or air and the
batteries conform to IATA regulations.
5.
Before you travel, please contact the appropriate carrier. The travel
operator will be able to supply details of any special requirements/
instructions.
6.
For information about dimensions and weight of the wheelchair see
(Section 10).
7.
For information about the batteries in your wheelchair see (Section 6).
8.
Ensure that any detachable parts are secured with your mobility aid or
separately packed and labeled so they do not get lost during loading and
unloading.
9.
Take this user manual, the seating system user manual
( Seating System) and the controller user manual
( Controller) with you. The carrier will need to refer to
the following sections:
a.
Pushing the wheelchair (Section 5.8).
b.
How to lock/unlock the controller: ( Controller)
c. How to disconnect the batteries (Section 6.5).
d. How to disconnect the drive (Section 5.8).
e.
Transporting the chair (Section 7.0).
f.
Medium to long term storage, follow the instructions (Section 8.5)
7.4 General transport warnings
WARNING!
1.
No changes or replacements must be made to the anchorage points/car
fastenings on the wheelchair, or to constructional elements or parts of
the frame without consulting Sunrise Medical.
2.
The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical authorized
dealer before reuse following involvement in any type of vehicle collision.
If damage is questionable or if there is concern regarding the condition of
the chair, Sunrise Medical recommends replacement of the chair.
NOTE- The warranty is void on any wheelchair that is involved in a collision.
