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The Invacare transport tie-down options TRRO and TRBKTS go beyond the traditional
“securement” brackets on other wheelchair designs. The transport tie-down options
include four tie-down locations that are clearly marked for the caregiver to see.
The options also include a battery securement system that prevents batteries from
becoming dislodged in the case of an accident.
Invacare order forms will include two transport tie-down selections, TRRO* and
TRBKTS. All Invacare
®
wheelchairs with TRRO have been tested and passed the ANSI/
RESNA WC Vol. 1 Section 19 standard using a specific seating system and configura-
tion. TRBKTS includes four factory-installed wheelchair transport brackets. TRBKTS has not been crash-tested in accordance with WC 19.
Use these transport brackets only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport. See order forms and the owners manual for more
information.
* TRRO includes four factory-installed transport brackets and a wheelchair anchored pelvic belt. TRRO has been crash-tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNA WC Vol 1. Section 19 Frontal Impact
Test requirements for wheelchairs with a 168 lb. crash dummy, which corresponds to a person with a weight of 114 to 209 lb.
As of this date, the U.S. Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type. It is Invacare’s
position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot
and does notrecommend any wheelchair transportation systems.
ANSI/RESNA WC Vol.1 Section 19.6.2 Presale Literature Notification – Storm Series
A. Minimum turning radius 31.9"
Minimum turn-around width 63.8"
B. Arrow
®
, Ranger X
™
, Torque
™
SP and Torque
™
3 wheelchairs have
a maximum length of 41.5" or 1054 mm, meeting the ADA
definition of a common wheelchair and the maximum length
requirements of lifts on public transportation.
C. Total wheelchair mass = 322 lb. (146 kg) Arrow
296 lb. (134 kg) Ranger X
296 lb. (134 kg) Torque SP and Torque 3
including front riggings, wheel locks, TRO brackets, wheelchair-
anchored pelvic belt and seating.
D. Average lateral dummy displacement = approximately .48"
(121.3 mm)
E. Overall Score = 20 Overall Rating = A
F. i. The Arrow, Ranger X, Torque SP and Torque 3 wheelchairs
were sized to accommodate a 168 lb. test dummy
(17" x 17" x 18" high and 14" Rear-Wheel-Drive tires).
ii. The Arrow, Ranger X, Torque SP and Torque 3 wheelchairs
were tied down using four tie-down brackets – 2 brackets
located on the front of the base frame and 2 brackets
located on the rear of the base frame.
iii. The Arrow, Ranger X, Torque SP and Torque 3 wheelchairs
were tested with a 168 lb. test dummy.
iv. The Arrow, Ranger X, Torque SP and Torque 3 wheelchairs
tested used a wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt and vehicle-
anchored shoulder belt.
v. The Arrow, Ranger X, Torque SP and Torque 3 wheelchairs
tested comply with the performance requirements of
ANSI/RESNA WC 19 sec. 5.3.
G. For all types of vehicles, the Arrow, Ranger X, Torque SP and
Torque 3 require four SAE J2249-compliant tie-down strap assem-
blies for effective securement.
H. The Arrow, Ranger X, Torque SP and Torque 3 provide a location
for anchoring of an Invacare-provided pelvic belt. This belt has
been tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNA WC 19.
I. The wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt is supplied by Invacare.
INVACARE
®
STORM SERIES
®
Transport Tie-Down Options
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