Transit Securement System Including Models: Quantum 6000Z, Quantum 600, and Q6 Edge
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 3 LABELING ..................................................................................... 4 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................ 5 USER SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................... 5 PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES ............................................. 6 SECURING THE POWER CHAIR .................................
Informational Supplement 3 Introduction MANDATORY! The following information pertains to power chairs equipped with a factory-installed Pride Transit Securement System. Read this information in its entirety before use in a motor vehicle. If you have any questions about this information or about using your power chair as a seat in a motor vehicle, contact your authorized Pride Provider. The occupied Pride Transit Securement System conforms with the standard of ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol.
Informational Supplement Labeling Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual and all supplemental information provided with the power chair before initial operation. Indicates that tested and approved power chair, with similarly labeled tested and approved seating system, conforms to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 19/ISO 7176-19 for transport of an occupied power chair in a motor vehicle. Indicates power chair securement points. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation.
Informational Supplement 5 Definitions ANSI/RESNA: American National Standards Institute/Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America ISO: International Standards Organization Transit Securement System: Equipment installed on the power chair which allows the power chair to be anchored in a motor vehicle. The equipment consists of tie-down anchor points and may include a pelvic belt.
Informational Supplement WARNING! Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. WARNING! If the total power chair mass is greater than 275 lbs. (125 kg), then transport in a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight greater than 8,800 lbs. (4,000 kg) is recommended if the option exists. Protocols and Procedures The power chair user should transfer into the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-installed restraint system if and whenever feasible.
Informational Supplement 7 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 tie-down straps only to designated, labeled transit securement points indicated by anchor symbols on the power chair. See figure 3, 4, and 5. Tighten the straps to sufficiently remove all slack.
Informational Supplement The Pride Transit Securement System includes WTORS belt restraint anchor points in conformance with ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 19/ISO 7176-19. See figures 3, 4, and 5. Figure 3. Securement Points on a Quantum 6000Z Transit Securement System www.pridemobility.
Informational Supplement 9 Figure 4. Securement Points on a Quantum 600 Figure 5. Securement Points on a Q6 Edge www.pridemobility.
Informational Supplement Securing the Power Chair Occupant (Applies to Transit Systems Rated for Occupied Use Only) Once the power chair has been properly secured, it is essential that the power chair occupant be protected for transport. WARNING! The secured with approved pelvic five-point child WTORS.
Informational Supplement 11 The frontal clear zone (FCZ) is measured from the forwardmost point on the occupant’s head and should measure at least 26 in. (65 cm) if both a pelvic and upper-torso belt are used. See figure 7. NOTE: The recommended frontal clear zone may not be achievable for power chair-seated vehicle operators. The rear clear zone (RCZ) is measured from the rearmost point on the occupant’s head and should measure at least 16 in. (40 cm). See figure 7.
Informational Supplement Some power chair components, like armrests and wheels, can interfere with proper belt fit. It may be necessary to insert the belt between the armrest and the seatback or through openings between the backrest and seat in order to avoid placing the pelvic belt over the armrest. See figure 8. Belt restraints must not be held away from the body by power chair components such as armrests or wheels. Figure 8.
Informational Supplement 13 The upper-torso belt anchor point should be anchored above and behind the top of the power chair occupant’s shoulder to ensure that the occupant is properly restrained during transport. Both the pelvic and upper-torso belt restraints should be adjusted as snugly as possible consistent with user comfort.
Informational Supplement Figure 11. Power Restraint Anchor Chair Belt MANDATORY! A vehicle-anchored belt restraint system conforming to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol 4, Section 18/ISO 10542 must be used if the power chair occupant chooses not to utilize a manufacturer-installed power chair-anchored belt restraint system.
Informational Supplement 15 Transit Securement System The following components of the transit securement system must be compliant to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 18/ISO 10542 standards (formerly SAE J2249) and must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Informational Supplement Important Points to Remember MANDATORY! Read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions, including the product owner’s manual. MANDATORY! Any WTORS or power chair involved in a vehicle crash should be replaced. WARNING! The power chair seatback should be positioned at an angle of no more than 30 degrees to the vertical.
Informational Supplement 17 WARNING! Ensure the power chair occupant is properly positioned to protect the neck during rear impact. WARNING! Secure all removable accessories, including clothing guards, medical, and other equipment to the power chair or vehicle to prevent injury during a crash. WARNING! If head and neck support is required during travel, use a soft, light neck collar as they are less likely to cause neck injury in a crash. Do not attach the soft collar to the power chair or seating system.
Informational Supplement APPENDIX: DECLARATIONS 18 Pride Occupied Transit Securement System Declarations MANDATORY! A belt restraint system with both pelvic and upper-torso belts must be used to protect the power chair occupant and minimize the likelihood of injury caused by contact with the vehicle during a crash or sudden braking.
APPENDIX: DECLARATIONS Informational Supplement 19 The test for Lateral Stability Displacement for Point (P) is shown in figure 12. The average test result for Point (P) is: Quantum 6000Z: (0.52 in.) 13.3 mm Quantum 600: (0.38 in.) 9.7 mm Q6 Edge: (0.54 in.) 13.6 mm NOTE: Rear view of the power chair and human surrogate secured on test platform and tilted to 45°. Figure 12. Lateral Stability Displacement Illustration www.pridemobility.
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