TiLite Twist - Avoid Using Improper Equipment;Secure Other Equipment; Introduction

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Twist Owner’s Manual
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CHAPTER 15: TRANSPoRTATioN oPTioNS
components of the motor vehicle. TILITE REQUIRES THAT BOTH PELVIC AND UPPER TORSO
BELTS BE USED FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION IN A FRONTAL IMPACT COLLISION.
IWARNING
The backrest angle may be adjustable on your TiLite wheelchair. You must adjust the backrest
angle so that it does not exceed the angle specied in Table 15-1 below, when the wheelchair is
occupied during transit in a motor vehicle.
AVOID USING IMPROPER EQUIPMENT/SECURE OTHER EQUIPMENT
IWARNING
Postural supports, such as pelvic positioning belts, anterior trunk supports and lateral trunk
supports, should NOT be relied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle unless they are
labeled as being in accordance with ISO 7176-19.
IWARNING
Posturing and positioning accessories, such as pelvic positioning belts, anterior trunk supports
and lateral trunk supports, should NEVER be relied upon for occupant restraint in a moving
vehicle unless they are labeled as being in accordance with the requirements specied in ISO
7176-19.
IWARNING
Whenever possible, other auxiliary wheelchair equipment should be either effectively secured to
the wheelchair or removed from the wheelchair and secured in the vehicle during travel so that
such equipment does not break free and cause injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a
collision.
IWARNING
In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants, wheelchair-mounted trays and
other accessories, such as IV poles, respiratory equipment, backpacks and other personal items,
not specically designed for crash safety should: (i) be removed and secured separately in the
vehicle, or (ii) be secured to the wheelchair but positioned away from the occupant with energy-
absorbing padding placed between the tray or other accessory and the occupant.
IWARNING
IF YOU FAIL TO HEED THE WARNINGS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL, YOU MAY DAMAGE
YOUR WHEELCHAIR, CAUSE SEVERE PHYSICAL INJURY TO OTHERS OR SUFFER
SEVERE PHYSICAL INJURIES YOURSELF, UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH.
INTRODUCTION
This Chapter of the Twist Owner’s Manual provides detailed instructions on the proper use of TiLite’s
Transit Tie-Down Option and Transit Bracket Option for your Twist wheelchair.
In 2001, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) developed and adopted ISO 7176-
19 entitled “Wheeled Mobility Devices for Use in Motor Vehicles” (ISO 7176-19). ISO 7176-19 sets
forth design and performance requirements, and associated test methods, for wheeled mobility devices
(wheelchairs) that will be used as seats in motor vehicles. ISO 7176-19 was last revised in 2008.