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4.5 Transportation
The Ergo 2/Ergo 3 series fulfills the performance requirements for a “Crash Test” of ISO
7176-19 (Report No. TSSM2304000169W0) and is suitable to use as a seat in vehicles
that have been adapted for this purpose. The wheelchair must be securely restrained as
described in this manual. The Ergo 2/Ergo 3 series was tested with a four-point webbing
system. For further information on the use of wheelchair restraints, please refer to the
manufacturer’s user guide.
KARMA always recommends that the user transfers to the vehicle seating, because
using a wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle does not provide the equivalent level of safety
of a vehicle seating system.
WARNING
Please transfer to a vehicle seat in the vehicle in all permitted cases.
4.5.1 Before use
1. Please detach all easily removable accessories from the wheelchair and store them
in a safe place where they cannot move around and become a safety hazard.
2. A four-point tie-down system should tightly fasten the lower wheelchair
frame to the transport vehicle. The Tie-Down Label (see the hook mark
on the right) indicates the position of the fixing points for the tie-down
restraints on the wheelchair.
3. An occupant restraint system using both a pelvic belt and harness must also be
fastened to the transport vehicle to ensure user safety. Again, please refer to the
restraint system’s instructions.
4. The attendant/transporter must double-check all fastening points for proper
connection and tightness to assure the wheelchair user’s safety. The
attendant/transporter must fully understand the fastening system’s usage and its
weight limitations.
5. See https://www.braunability.eu/en/products/tie-downs-and-seatbelts/wtors/ for more
information.
CAUTION
When transporting or lifting, never hold on to attachments or accessories (front/rear
wheels, handrims, front casters, footrests, armrests, anti-tippers, etc.).
All lifting should be done with a straight back. Straight legs to lift the wheelchair.
Carefully carry it up or down steps; be aware of how you place your feet, do not cross
them and trip yourself up.
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