TiLite ZR - Chapter 14: Transport Bracket Option; GENERAL WARNINGS

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ZR Owner’s Manual
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CHAPTER 14: TRANSPoRT bRACkET oPTIoN
GENERAL WARNINGS
IWARNING
TiLite wheelchairs with Wheelchair Transport Brackets have NOT been crash-tested. Wheelchair
users MUST transfer into the vehicle seat and use the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
vehicle-installed restraint system.
IWARNING
You should contact TiLite Customer Service at 800-545-2266 with any questions you may have
about transporting this wheelchair in a motor vehicle.
IWARNING
Alterations or substitutions should NOT be made to the wheelchair securement points or to
structural or frame parts or components.
IWARNING
TiLite expressly disclaims that use of its Transport Brackets on a TiLite wheelchair will prevent the
wheelchair from being damaged in the event of a motor vehicle accident.
IWARNING
A sudden stop and/or collision may structurally damage your wheelchair. Such damage may not
be visible. IMMEDIATELY STOP using any wheelchair that is involved in any such incident.
Because the structural damage may not be visible, you MUST replace any wheelchair that is
involved in any such incident.
IWARNING
You MUST use your wheelchair in strict accordance with all warnings and instructions contained in
this Owner’s Manual.
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 transport 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 THESE WARNINGS, YOU MAY DAMAGE YOUR WHEELCHAIR,
CAUSE SEVERE PHYSICAL INJURY TO OTHERS OR SUFFER SEVERE PHYSICAL INJURIES
YOURSELF, UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH.