● If anti-tippers are standard equipped, DO NOT operate the wheelchair
without anti-tippers being installed. Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all
times.
5.3.12 Transportation
The Blazer series fulfils the performance requirements for a“Crash Test”of
ISO 7176-19 (Millbrook Report No. 13/0553) 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
Blazer 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 recommend 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.
5.3.12.1 Before Use
5.3.12.1.1 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.
5.3.12.1.2 A four point tie-down system should tightly fasten the lower
wheelchair frame (hook mark) to the transport vehicle.
The Tie Down Label (see the hook mark at the right)
indicates the position of the fixing points for the tie
down restraints on the wheelchair.
5.3.12.1.3 An occupant restraint system using both a pelvic belt and
harness must also be fastened to the transport vehicle to insure
user safety. Again, please refer to the restraint system's
instructions.
5.3.12.1.4 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
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