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Safe transportation in a motor vehicle
Transfer to vehicle seat
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Wheelchair occupants should transfer to vehicle seats wherever possible. An occupied
wheelchair should be adequately secured within a motor vehicle with the wheel locks on.
Chunc wheelchairs should not be carried behind a folding seat, such as the rear seat of a
car, unless it is restrained by luggage straps. The wheelchair can be compacted for storage
as described in the every day use section of this manual.
Appropriately tie-down and forward facing
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The Chunc Junior, Junior 45° and Spica can be used as a forward facing seat in a suitably
adapted motor vehicle and should be used in conjunction with a 4 point, tie down system
with integrated lap belt and vehicle-mounted shoulder belt. The Chunc Adapt Wheelbase
with drop hook interface can also be used in the same manner, however you should first
check the suitability of the surrogate seating system with your provider.
Tie-down points
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The Chunc Junior, Junior 45° and Spica wheelchairs and Adapt wheelbase are equipped
with 4 tie down points. The front tie down points (
) can be found within both front chas-
sis mouldings. The rear tie downs (
) can be located on the back of the upper frame plate.
Direction
of travel
A strap style fitting is recommended for use on the front tie down and a karabiner fitting is
recommended for the rear tie down. The tie down belt should have a clear path from the
wheelchair to the rail anchor point and should not be interfered with by any part of the
vehicle, wheelchair, seating or accessory. If you spot any visible damage to any of the tie
down areas, do not transport a Chunc wheelchair in a motor vehicle without first contact-
ing a Chunc representative.
Belt restraints
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Postural supports and belts may be used in a moving vehicle in addition to the occupant
belt restraint, but should not be relied upon to replace occupant restraints that have been
designed for this purpose. Restraints should not be held away from the body by wheel-
chair components or parts such as the wheelchair armrests or wheels. Pelvic restraints
