Thomashilfen TRide Manual De Instrucciones página 21

Preparing the tRide for transport:
1. Remove the following (if fitted); pommel, play tray, rain hood, sun canopy, grip rail, accessory bag and shopping
basket contents.
2. Position the stroller correctly in the vehicle over the floor track with the front of the stroller facing towards the
front of the vehicle (in the direction of travel). Put the brakes on.
3. Make sure the hip angle adjustment is locked. The locking pin at the backrest must be engaged (see marking).
Securing the tRide in a Vehicle:
1. The stroller must be secured in a vehicle using a 4-point tie down system that complies with either
ISO 10542 Part 2, SAE 2249 or DIN 75078/2. (Such restraints are manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems and Q'Straint)
2. Vehicle operators and/or assistants should be fully trained in the use of wheelchair tie-down and occupant
restraint systems.
3. The two front tie-downs must be attached left and right side to the steel ring located on each front castor mounting
boss (fig. 34).
4. The two rear tie-downs must be attached to the two securement points located on each side of the pushchair
frame (fig. 35).
Fitting the occupant restraint system:
1. The stroller passenger must be restrained using an approved vehicle safety belt. Thomashilfen recommends the
use of either a split reel double inertia seat belt or a 3-point occupant restraint system. (Such restraints are
manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems and Q'Straint)
2. Vehicle operators and/or assistants should be fully trained in the use of wheelchair tie-downs and occupant
restraint systems.
3. 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 (fig. 36).
4. The lap belt should not be held away from body by rehabilitation stroller components or parts, such as side pads
or wheels (fig. 37).
NOTE: The belt webbing should not be twisted when in use.
5. The angle of the pelvic belt should be within the optimal zone of 30° to 75° to the horizontal (fig. 38).
6. The occupant lap belt should be tightened to make a snug fit without causing discomfort to the passenger.
7. If the pushchair is fitted with a harness, this should only be fastened after the occupant restraint system.
8. The shoulder belt of the occupant restraint system must be fitted to the side wall of the vehicle at a height that
ensures the seat belt webbing lies in the middle of the occupants shoulder.
NOTE: To meet current regulations only a shoulder belt fitted to the side wall of the vehicle should be
used to correctly restrain the occupant.
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