Unwin EasiSit, Инструкция пользователя

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C. BEFORE USING AND INSTALLING EASISIT
1. Ensure that the wheelchair is correctly maintained and that the settings of any adjustable
parts are made according to ‘Instruction for Use in Transport’.
2. Whenever possible remove any items of luggage etc that may be attached to the
wheelchair and secure or store separately during transport in order to reduce the potential
for injury to other passengers travelling in the vehicle.
3. Extra care must be exercised when using vehicle boarding aids such as passenger lifts or
ramps during the loading process. Refer to ‘Instructions For Use’ for information on safe
slopes.
4. Position the wheelchair facing forward - centrally in
the designated region of the vehicle. Ensure the
wheelchair brakes are applied.
5. To minimise the potential for head injuries in an
impact, allow a clear space of at least 400 mm
behind and 650 mm, (FCZ, front clear zone), in front
of the head of the wheelchair user. (Fig 1.). The
shoulder belt anchorage must be roof or side-wall
anchored at a height level such that the belt
webbing passes over the midpoint of the occupant
shoulder and at a height that is at or just above the
level of the occupants shoulders so as not to impose
downward loads on the spine.
6. A height provision (HHT) ranging from 1000mm to
1550mm should be made, depending on the size of
the passenger. There should also be 200 mm of clear
space either side of the wheelchair centre line. If these clear space dimensions cannot be
provided then any structure protruding into this space should be adequately padded and
comply with impact performance requirements of ECE Regulation 21 ‘FMVSS 201’. All
vehicle padding should comply with the flammability requirements of ECE Regulation 118
‘FMVSS 302’.
7. Note: seated head height (HHT) ranges from as low as 1000mm for a 6-year old child to
1550mm for a tall adult.
8. Wheelchair users, their carers and family are advised to check vehicle specifications to
ensure that sufficient floor space is available to accommodate the wheelchair and
tie-down system. These distances are based upon the desire to maintain clear zones for
potential head excursions of occupants provided with both upper and lower torso
restraints.
9. Users of heavy powered wheelchairs are also advised to check vehicle carrying capacity.
If in doubt consult the vehicle supplier for further details.
10. Any airbag, as fitted to the vehicle, shall only be used as a supplementary occupant
restraint if designed to be used in combination with the WTORS kit.
11. Installers of EasiSit should take note of any vehicle airbag position when planning the
installation. Airbags can cause serious injury if a wheelchair-seated occupant is seated too
close to an airbag position. If in doubt contact the vehicle manufacturer or your National
Automotive Regulatory Body for advice.
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