Invacare IFX-20C Owners Manual 2 - Page 53
How the Mobility Device is Anchored in a Vehicle, the transporting vehicle
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CAUTION! Risk of injury exists if a mobility device that is not equipped with leak-proof batteries is transported in a vehicle. -Only ever use leak-proof batteries. CAUTION! Risk of injury or damage to the mobility device or to the transporting vehicle, if the legrests are in a raised position while the mobility device is used as a vehicle seat. -Always completely lower height-adjustable legrests, if equipped. This mobility device complies with the requirements of ISO 7176-19 and may be used as a vehicle seat in connection with an anchoring system that has been checked and approved in accordance with ISO 10542. The transporting vehicle must be professionally converted to anchor the mobility device. Contact your vehicle's manufacturer for more information. The mobility device has undergone a crash test in which it was anchored in the transporting vehicle's direction of travel. Other configurations were not tested. The crash test dummy was secured using pelvic and upper body safety belts. Both types of safety belt should be used in order to minimize the risk of injuries to head or upper body. 7 Transport - ISO 7176-19 It is imperative that the mobility device is inspected by an Invacare provider before being used again after being involved in a crash. Alterations to the mobility device anchoring points may not be carried out without the manufacturer's permission. 7.5.1 How the Mobility Device is Anchored in a Vehicle The mobility device is equipped with tie-down points. Snap hooks or belt loops can be used for fixation. If the wheelchair can be used as a vehicle seat, these tie-down points are labelled with the symbol shown on the right. Fig. 7-1 Base Tie-Down Points-All Wheelchairs 1. Secure the mobility device with the tie-down system belts 60101876-C 53