Transportation of the vehicle
Transportation in vehicles
This wheelchair has been crash tested in its standard configuration. However, due to safety risks Sunrise Medical do not recommend the transportation of people in their wheelchairs.
Should a person need to be transported in the wheelchair on transport systems, the following should be adhered to:
1.The wheelchair must be positioned forward facing.
2.For tie down points on the wheelchair, please look for the
3.A head restraint must be fitted and suitably positioned at all times during the transportation.
4.If possible, remove seat cushion to create a lower centre of gravity.
5.The chair is
6.The wheelchair must be secured by a
7.The occupant must be restrained independently of the wheelchair by a lap and diagonal safety belt, conforming to ISO 10542 part 3.Sunrise Medical postural lap belts are for postural support only, and not suitable as restraints during transportation.
8.Any detachable accessories or components of the wheelchair must be removed and stored securely in the vehicle luggage compartment during transportation.
9.The Tie down restraints should be fitted to the main frame of the wheelchair as indicated by the karabiner stickers, and in the User Manual, and not to any other part of the chair.
10.The Tie Down restraints should be attached as close as possible at an angle of 45°, and tightened securely in accordance with the restraint manufacturers’ instructions.
11.The wheelchair parking brakes must be firmly applied.
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