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For side transfers ensure armrests and legrests are swung away or removed, position yourself as
far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward.
WARNING! Avoid putting all your weight on either armrests or footrests. This may
cause the power chair to tip and cause injury
3.2 Motor Vehicle Transport
Wheelchair positioning belts are not designed with the intent of providing proper restraint during
motor vehicle transportation. A WC19 and ISO7176-19 compliant system is available from Magic
Mobility.
This wheelchair conforms with the requirements of ANRI/RESNA WC/19 and ISO7176-19. Magic
Mobility recommends that wheelchair users are NOT transported in vehicles of any kind while in
wheelchairs. The Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down system for
transportation of a user while in a wheelchair in a moving vehicle of any type. It is Magic Mobility’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.
For detailed information see Appendix A - ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol 1 – Section 19 & ISO7176-19
restraint system; if fitted
NOTE:
ANSI = American National Standards Institute
RESNA = Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
ISO = International Organisation for Standardisation
The joystick controls may be customised and may be one of a number of different models depending
upon users requirements. This manual contains information on the standard joystick control.
WARNING! Wheelchair users should be transferred into appropriate seating in
vehicles for transportation and use made of the restraints made available by the auto
industry.
3.3 Weight Limitations
Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity of 182 kg/364 lbs (see table). Do not
carry passengers or heavy weights on any part of the wheelchair.
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