Invacare® Storm®⁴
10 Transport
10.1
Transport — General information
CAUTION!
Injury hazard or material damage if a mobility
device which is fitted with a table is transported
in a vehicle
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If a table is fitted, always remove it before transporting
the mobility device.
10.2
Transferring the mobility device to a
vehicle
WARNING!
The mobility device is in danger of tipping over
if it is transferred to a vehicle while the driver is
still seated in the mobility device
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Transfer the mobility device without the driver
whenever possible.
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If the mobility device with the driver has to be
transferred to a vehicle using a ramp, ensure that the
ramp does not exceed the maximum safe slope (refer
to 12 Technical data, page 95).
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If the mobility device has to be transferred to a vehicle
using a ramp that does exceed the maximum safe
slope (refer to 12 Technical data, page 95), a winch
must then be used. An attendant can then safely
monitor and assist the transfer process.
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Alternatively, a platform lift may be used.
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Ensure that the total weight of the mobility device
including the user does not exceed the maximum
permitted total weight for the ramp or platform lift.
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The mobility device should always be transferred to
a vehicle with the backrest in an upright position,
the seat lifter lowered and the seat tilt in the upright
position (refer to Driving up and down gradients).
1.
Drive or push your mobility device into the transport vehicle
using a suitable ramp.
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