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Transportation

We recommend that you do not sit on your Wheelchair when in a vehicle, but transfer to a vehicle

seat. A Wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent safety level and security as the

vehicle's seating systems.

However, when transfer is not practical or impossible, ensure the following:

1. Check that the vehicle is suitably designed, insured and equipped to transport a passenger seated in

a Wheelchair

2. Remove any part of the Wheelchair (accessories, etc.) that can be easily detached and store it in the

vehicle's luggage hold

3. Make sure the Wheelchair is transported in a forward facing direction. Rearward facing is only

acceptable if the passenger's head and back can be supported by a suitable bulkhead

4. Use the buckle seat belt (if fitted) with your chair as additional restraint

We recommend that the wheelchair is secured within the vehicle using the 4-point webbing tie-down

system with Karibiner, model no SYS02 (available from Unwin Safety Systems based in Yeovil, U.K.)

Note: Although safety during transportation largely depends upon the diligence of the person securing

the tie-downs and passenger restraints it is the user's responsibility to ensure that the wheelchair has

been safely secured.

Maintenance and Inspection

We recommend that your wheelchair is serviced by your local dealer every twelve months. It is in your

best interests, not only to ensure your personal safety but also to ensure long life and reliability. Regular

service will identify early damage and worn components avoiding unnecessary faults occurring.

Weekly check that:

• Manual brakes do not rub the tyres and

secure the wheel when locked

• Castor bolts are tight and all fasteners

are secure

• The drive wheels axles are secure and there

is no excessive side movement or binding

when spun

• Tyres do not show excessive wear or damage

• Castors have proper tension, i.e. spinning

castors should come to gradual stop

Chromework and plastic mouldings can be cleaned with a damp soft cloth of warm soapy water. Do

not use any harsh abrasive cleaners, bleach base fluids or solvents.

Seat and back upholstery can be cleaned with a general purpose upholstery cleaner or sponged with

warm soapy water.

Monthly check that:

• Tyres are not excessively worn

• The chair rolls straight (no excessive

drag or pull to one side)

• Pivot points are free of wear or looseness

• Seat and backrest upholstery is not for ripped

or sagging

• Frames are not worn or bent