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Securing the Power Chair
NOTE: In addition to following the general guidelines below, be sure to follow all recommendations
and instructions provided by the WTORS manufacturer.
Always secure the power chair in a forward-facing position in the vehicle.
Attach the four, six, or eight tie-down straps only to designated, labeled transit securement points
indicated by anchor symbols on the power chair. See fi gures 3 through 12. Tighten the straps to
suffi ciently remove all slack.
Never attach tie-downs to adjustable, moving, or removable parts of the power chair such as
armrests, front riggings and wheels.
Position the anchor points for the rear tie-down straps directly behind the rear securement points on
the power chair. The front tie-down straps should anchor to fl oor points that are spaced wider than
the power chair to provide increased lateral stability. See fi gure 1.
WARNING! Ensure power chairs equipped with a transit securement system are
properly secured to the motor vehicle during transport. Power chairs that are not
properly secured can become a hazard to the user and to other vehicle passengers
in the event of a crash, sudden stopping or swerving, as the power chair could tip
or slide out of place.
FRONT OF
VEHICLE
Figure 1. Securing the Power Chair Figure 2. Tie-down System
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