Snappi System User Manual
Document No: 053-05 v29
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December 2015
Snappi System User Manual.doc
13: Transporting the Wheelbase
The Snappi Pushchair can be folded for transport in the luggage area of a vehicle as
detailed in sections 4.5 and 4.6 of this manual.
The Snappi Pushchair (excluding the rearward facing Snappi) has been successfully
impact tested against International Standard ISO 7176-19 and may be used as a vehicle
seat.
However, Tendercare Ltd highly recommends that the transport of children with a body
mass of less than 22kg transfer to a Child Restraint System (sometimes referred to as
an infant safety seat, a child restraint system, a restraint car seat, or ambiguously
as car seats) in compliance with UNECE Regulation 44.04; In order to provide the best
possible protection for the child.
If transfer to a Child Restraint System is not possible, due to the needs of the occupant
e.g. a need for continual postural support, occupant discomfort, anxiety or a dependency
on the medical device, then the decision to carry the occupant in their wheelchair or buggy
should involve an individual risk assessment process. This risk assessment process
should involve a therapist who would be able to support reasons not to transfer the
occupant to a Child Restraint System.
The Snappi Pushchair is suitable for transport with either option of back support; Standard
or Dynamic. It is advised that the seat back is in an upright position for transport.
IMPORTANT:
When used as a vehicle seat the following instructions must be followed.
13.1 Preparing the system for transport
1.
Check that the child is correctly strapped in the seat using the lap and diagonal
seat belt, ensuring that the following safety requirements are met (note these
instructions are for guidance, and should only be carried out by someone who is
fully trained in the use of wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint systems) :
a. The occupant lap belt must be routed low over the pelvis, avoiding contact
with the abdomen of the passenger. Lap belt routing should be inside of the
occupant side pad on both left and right sides of the pushchair.
b. The lap belt should not be held away from the occupants body by any part of
the pushchair such as side pads or wheels (please see fig 13.1.1)
