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9. TRANSIT SECUREMENT PACKAGE
The following components of the transit securement package must
be compliant to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 1, Section 18 (formerly SAE
J2249) and must be installed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
– Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint System (WTORS).
– 4 points transit tie-down wheelchair system with 3-point
occupant restraint seatbelts.
– Tie-down end fittings.
– WTORS securement points.
– Occupant restraint securement points.
NOTE: To obtain a copy of ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 1, Sections 18 and/
or 19 visit http://www.ansi.org.
10. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
MANDATORY
Read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions, including the
product owner’s manual.
MANDATORY
Any WTORS or wheelchair involved in a vehicle crash should
be replaced.
WARNING
The wheelchair seatback should be positioned at an angle of
no more than 20 degrees to the vertical. If a greater recline
angle is required, the upper-torso belt anchor point should be
moved rearward along the vehicle’s sidewall to ensure that
the belt maintains contact with the wheelchair occupant’s
shoulder and chest.
WARNING
Visually inspect all WTORS equipment according to WTORS
manufacturers’ instructions on a regular basis, and have
worn or broken components replaced immediately. Ensure
anchorage track is free of dirt and debris.
WARNING
Remove hard trays and stow or secure them elsewhere in the
vehicle to reduce the chance of wheelchair occupant injury
from contact with the tray.
WARNING
Consider using foam trays in place of rigid trays during
vehicle transport. If that is not possible, place dense foam
padding between the wheelchair occupant and the tray, and
make sure that the tray is securely attached to the
wheelchair so that it will not break loose and cause injury to
other occupants in a crash.
WARNING
Ensure the wheelchair occupant is properly positioned to
protect the neck during rear impact.
WARNING
Secure all removable accessories including clothing guards,
medical, and other equipment to the wheelchair or vehicle to
prevent injury during a crash.
WARNING
If head and neck support is required during travel, use a soft,
light neck collar as they are less likely to cause neck injury
in a crash. Do not attach the soft collar to the wheelchair or
seating system.
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