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Transportability
Transportation of your wheelchair within a vehicle
A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent
level of safety and security as a vehicle seating system. It is always
recommended that the user transfers to the vehicle seating. It is rec
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ognised 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 must be followed:
1. Confirm that the vehicle is suitably equipped to transport a pas
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senger 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 en
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able 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 posi
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tion 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 manufacturer’s
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. a).
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 gener
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ally 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 oc
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cupant to reduce the possibility of head
and chest impacts with the vehicle com
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ponents and serious risk of injury to the
user and other vehicle occupants. (Fig b)
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.
Warranty
Guarantee
THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
Warranty conditions
1) The repair or replacement must be carried out by an autho
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rised Sunrise Medical dealer/service agent.
2) To apply the warranty conditions, should your produc require
attention under these arrangements, notify the designated
Sunrise Medical service agent immediately giving full informa
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tion about the nature of the difficulty. Should you be operating
the product away from the locality of the designated Sunrise
Medical service agent work under the "Warranty Conditions”
will be carried out by any other service agent designated by the
manufacturer.
3) Should any part of the wheelchair require repair or replace
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ment, as a result of a specific manufacturing or material defect,
within 24 months (5 years on frame and cross brace) from the
date on which the possession of the product was transferred
to the original purchaser, and subject to it remaining within that
ownership, the part or parts will be repaired or replaced com
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pletely free of charge if returned to the authorised service agent.
Note: This guarantee is not transferable.
4) Any repaired or replaced part will benefit from these arrange
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ments for the balance of the warranty period applicable to the
wheelchair.
5) Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired are
covered for a further 12 months.
6) Items of a consumable nature will not generally be covered
during the normal warranty period, unless such items have clear
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ly suffered undue wear as a direct result of an original manufac
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turing defect. These items include amongst others upholstery,
tyres, inner tubes, and similar parts.
7) The above warranty conditions apply to all product parts for
models purchased at full retail price.
8) Under normal circumstances, no responsibility will be ac
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cepted where the product has required repair or replacement as
a direct result of:
a) The product or part not having been maintained or serviced in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, as stated
in the Owner`s Manual and / or Service Manual. Failing to use
only the specified original equipment parts.
b) The product or part having been damaged by neglect, ac
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cident or improper use.
c) The product or part having been altered from the manufac
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turer’s specifications, or repairs having been attempted prior to
the service agent being notified.
Fig. A
Fig. B
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