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TION
CAUTION
INVACARE always advises that a Powerchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the
equivalent safety level and security as bespoke seating systems and recommends transfer
to the vehicle seating, but also recognises that it is not always practical for the user to be
transferred.
In cases where transfer is not possible then the Powerchair should only be secured as follows:
NOTE
Your safety during transportation, largely depends upon the diligence of the person securing the Tie-downs
and passenger restraints, it is your responsibility to ensure that your Powerchair has been secured safely.
1. The Spectra Plus
TM
has been crash tested and has met all pass requirements of ISO7176 Part 19 and
is suitable for transportation with an occupant in a vehicle.
2. Seek confirmation from the transporter that the vehicle is suitably designed, insured and equipped to
transport a passenger seated in a Powerchair.
3. The Powerchair should always be transported in a forward facing direction. Rearward facing is only
acceptable if your head and back can be supported by a suitable bulkhead.
4. Ensure the hook and eye battery restraint straps securely hold down the front and rear battery boxes
and cradles. In addition to the hook and eye straps, a buckle strap (Part No. 6003226) must be fitted
for transportation in vehicles, see fig 1.
5. Invacare recommend the 4 point tie down system with karabinas should be used to secure your chair
within the vehicle (see Fig 2,3 and 4).
6. When attaching the tie-downs to the Powerchair, it is imperative they are fixed onto the Tie-down
points only of the Powerchair (see fig 3 and 4) and not onto any attachments or accessories (wheels,
castors, footrests, armrests, anti-tipping levers etc.)
7. If your Powerchair has a headrest it should always be used during transportation. Your Spectra Plus™
Powerchair MUST be fitted with a headrest, metal buckle lap belt and transport strap to be used during
transportation. For advice or to purchase these items contact Invacare or your local dealer.
8. During transportation it is essential that you are secured by three point lap and diagonal occupant
restraint system, which is anchored to the vehicle wall and floor rails. Powerchair lapbelts can be used
in addition to the three point restraint system but must not be considered as an alternative to the
occupant restraint system.
9. Invacare recommend the Gemini System with 4-Point Heavy Duty Webbing Tie-Down System with
Karabina should be used to secure your chair within the vehicle, these restraints are available from
Unwin Safety Systems (based in UK TA12 6EY, Tel:+44(0) 1935 827740,
http://www
.unwin-safety.com).
The following system is recommended for use:
4 Point Gemini Wheel Chair Restraint with Karabiners: SWR / 09
3 Point Double Inertia System: QIR / 3H / ATF / FA / WH
Heavy Duty ‘D’ Rings: QB 20 / 2 / 1589
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Fig. No.3
Fig. No.4
From tie-down point
Rear tie-down point
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