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have not been designed to be used as brakes for a moving wheelchair. Warning: do not put your fingers into the
braking system.
o Always make use of elevators and ramps. If these are not available, you can reach your destination with the aid of
two attendants. They should grip the wheelchair at securely mounted parts. A wheelchair should never be lifted with
an occupant; it should only be pushed.
o Before each use, the following should be checked: Quick-release axles (if fitted) on the rear wheels / Tyres, tyre
pressure, and wheel locks. Wheel locks will not function properly if tire pressure is too low or the interval between
tyres and wheel locks is too large.
o The maximum user weight is 125 kilograms. Never overload the chair by carrying rucksacks, etc. or a child on your
lap.
o Do not attempt to climb or descend gradients of more than 10% with the maximum weight of 125 kg. Always lean your
body towards the top of the slope to correct for changes in the centre of gravity.
o If the chair has been left in the sun for a long time parts such as the fabric, armrest padding and platforms may burn
the skin on contact.
o It is dangerous to tip the chair back so that the front wheels are off the ground: it could overturn and injure you. Do
not attempt to do "wheelies" unless you are an experienced user or are accompanied.
o When mounting kerbs and other obstacles, ensure that the anti-tipping wheels are facing backwards so that they do
not become caught on the kerb.
o If the push rim is damaged replace it at once: otherwise splinters and chips could injure your hand when you push.
TrANSPOrTATION IN VEHIcLES
This product is suitable to use as a seat in vehicles as per certificate ISO/FDIS 7176-19 :2001 (E) and using the restraint
system Q straint Q-5001-T2.
A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent level of safety and security of a vehicle seating system.
It is always recommended that the user transfers to the vehicle seating. It is recognised that this is not always practical
for the user to be transferred and in these circumstances where the user must be transported whilst in the wheelchair the
following advice should be followed.
1. Confirm that the vehicle is suitably equipped to transport a passenger in a wheelchair, and ensure the method of access/
egress is suitable for your wheelchair type. The vehicle should have the floor strength to take the combined weight of the
user, the wheel chair and accessories.
2. Sufficient space should be available around the wheelchair to enable clear access to attach, tighten and release the
wheelchair and occupant tie down restraints and safety belts.
3. The occupied wheelchair must be located in a forward facing position and secured by the wheelchair tie down and occupant
restraint straps (WTORS tie downs) meeting the requirements of ISO 10542 or SAE J2249, in accordance with the WTORS
manufacturers' instructions.
4. The wheelchair's use in other positions within a vehicle has not been tested e.g. transportation in a side facing position
must not be carried out under any circumstances. (Fig. 10)
warning There is a risk of serious injury or death if this if this advice is ignored.
5. The wheelchair should be secured by a Tie Down Restraint system, conforming to ISO 10542 or SAE J2249 with non-
adjustable front straps and adjustable rear straps, which typically use Karabiner clips/S hooks and tongue and buckle
fittings. These restraints generally comprise of 4 individual straps that are attached to each corner of the wheelchair.
6. The tie-down restraints should be fitted to the main frame of the wheelchair as indicated in the diagram on the following
page, and not to any attachments or accessories, e.g. not around the spokes of wheels, brakes or footrests.
7. The tie–down restraints should be attached as close as possible at an angle of 45 degrees and tightened securely in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the wheelchair securement points or to structural and frame or
components without consulting the manufacturer. Failure to do so will invalidate the ability of a Sunrise Medical
wheelchair to be transported within a vehicle.
9. Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must be used to restrain the occupant to reduce the possibility of head and
chest impacts with the vehicle components and serious risk of injury to the user and other vehicle occupants. (Fig.
11) The upper torso restraint belt should be mounted to the vehicle "B" pillar - failure to do so will increase the risk of
serious abdominal injuries to the user.
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