SECTION
Securing the Occupant
Vehicle-Anchored Belts
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.2.
This wheelchair has an overall rating of “B” with regard to accommodating the use and fit of vehicle‐anchored belts. This rating is scored as follows:
RATING | DESCRIPTION |
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A | Excellent |
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B | Good |
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C | Fair |
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D | Poor |
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The test for Lateral Stability Displacement for Point (P) is shown in FIGURE 12.2. The average test result for point (P) is 0.77‐inches (19.6 mm).
Rear View
Point (P)
Test
Platform
45°
NOTE: Rear view of wheelchair and human surrogate secured on test platform and tilted to 45 degrees.
FIGURE 12.2 Vehicle-Anchored Belts
Seating System
WARNING
This wheelchair has been tested for seating in a motor vehicle with the factory installed seating system only.
When feasible, wheelchair occupants should transfer into the vehicle seat and use the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
Ensure that the factory installed seating system is secured to the wheelchair frame before operation. Refer to the seating system owner’s manual.
