
13.0 Transportation
A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent
level of safety and security as a vehicle seating system. Sunrise
Medical recommends that the user transfers to the vehicle seating
and uses the vehicle-installed restraint system wherever possible.
Sunrise Medical recognises that it 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 must be followed:
13.1 Transportation Warnings
WARNING!
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 Part 2 or SAE J2249) in accordance with the
WTORS manufacturer’s instructions. Refer to the section ‘Tie
Down Instructions’ for further information on transporting your
wheelchair.
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 13.1).
Wherever possible remove and stow safely away from the
wheelchair, all auxiliary equipment, for example:
Kerb climbers
Crutches
Loose cushions
Tray tables
DANGER!
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 the wheelchair to be transported within
a vehicle.
WARNING!
The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical
authorised dealer before re-use following involvement in any
type of vehicle impact.
DANGER!
Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must be used to
restrain the occupant (
Fig 13.2) to reduce the possibility of head
and chest impacts with the vehicle components.
NOTE: This wheelchair has been successfully crash tested
with the Unwins headrest. Sunrise Medical recommends that
you use a suitably positioned headrest when being transported
in the wheelchair, (Figs 13.4 & 13.5). However it is highly
recommended that as a preference you transfer from your
wheelchair to a seat within the motor vehicle.
WARNING!
Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be used or
relied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle unless they
are labelled as meeting the requirements specified in ISO 7176-
19:2001 or SAE J2249.
WARNING!
Spill proof sealed batteries such as “gelled electrolyte” must
be installed on powered wheelchairs when used in a motor
vehicle.
Fig. 13.1
Pelvic restraint
belt
upper torso
restraint belt
Fig. 13.2
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