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3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and interfere
with the driver.
4. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5. Do not continue to use any wheelchair that has been involved in a motor vehicle
accident.
If your chair is equipped with the Transit Tiedown System (TTS) the below instructions
should be followed when the wheelchair is being used as a seat in a motor vehicle:
1. The wheelchair rider must be in a forward-facing position. The wheelchair has
been dynamically tested in a forward - facing mode for a 30 mph frontal impact
test.
2. The rider and all carried items must not weigh more than the chair’s rated weight
capacity.
3. The wheelchair occupant must use a Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint
Systems (WTORS) that complies with RESNA WC-4:2017, Section 18: Wheelchair
tie-down and occupant restraint systems for use in motor vehicles or ISO 10542-1:
2012, Technical systems and aids for disabled or handicapped persons --
Wheelchair tiedown and occupant-restraint systems -- Part 1: Requirements and
test methods for all systems.
4. The Stellar Transit Tiedown System is designed for a four-point (two front, two
rear) strap-type tiedown system (Figure 14.50). Attach the WTORS in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 18 or ISO
10542-1:2012- Part 1.
5. Postural supports (i.e. lap belts, chest straps, shoulder harnesses etc.) and
positioning devices and accessories (i.e. headrests, lateral supports etc.) should
not be used, or relied on for occupant restraint.
6. Any aftermarket seating should be tested and in compliance with RESNA WC-
4:2012, Section 20 or ISO 16840-4:2009 – Part 4.
7. Attach the seating to the wheelchair frame in accordance with the seating
manufacturer’s instructions and RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 20 or ISO 16840-
4:2009 – Part 4.
8. Do not alter or substitute wheelchair frame parts, components or seating.
9. In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants, wheelchair-
mounted accessories, such as trays and respiratory equipment should be removed
and secured separately.
Figure 14.50: Transit Tiedown 4
point securement location.
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