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When the wheelchair does not fit in the car it is also possible to transport the wheelchair by
the following steps:
1. Remove all moveable parts prior to transporting (footrests, armrests, etc.).
2. Store moveable parts safely.
3. Place the electric wheelchair in the car with 2 persons by grasping to the fixed parts of
the frames.
4. Attach the solid parts of the frame securely to the vehicle.
5. Place the wheelchair in drive mode (engage the parking brakes) and check that the
operator control is switched off.
2.18 Use of the wheelchair as seat in a motor vehicle
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WARNING:
The wheelchair has passed the crash of ISO 7176-19: 2008 and, as
such, has been designed and tested for use only as forward-facing seat in a
motor vehicle.
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WARNING:
The wheelchair's pelvic belt alone is not suited as an occupant
restraint belt.
The wheelchair is tested using the four-point strap-tie system and a 3-point occupant-
restraint system.
Whenever feasable, use the seat of the vehicle and store the wheelchair in the cargo area.
Steps to secure the wheelchair in a motor vehicle:
1. Check that the vehicle is equipped with a suitable wheelchair tie down and occupant-
restraint system, conform ISO 10542.
2. Check that the components of the wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint system
are not frayed, contaminated, damaged or broken.
3. If equipped with an adjustable seat and/or back tilt, make sure that the wheelchair
user is sitting as upright as possible. If the user's condition prevents this, a risk
assessment should be done to evaluate the user's safety during transit.
4. Remove all mounted accessories such as trays and respiratory equipment, and
secure them in a safe place.
5. Position the wheelchair facing forward in the travelling direction, centrally between the
tie-down rails mounted in the floor of the vehicle.
6. Make sure that the indicated zones around the wheelchair user are clear from rigid
vehicle parts.
