Ibis
Warning!
A. The wheelchair should be in a forward facing direction and secured in accordance with the
instructions from the manufacturer of the fastening system.
B. This wheelchair is approved for use in cars and meets the requirements for forward facing
transport and head on collisions. The wheelchair has not been tested for other positions in a
vehicle.
C. The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing direction, with the user secured
by both a pelvic and chest belt (3-point seat belt)
D. Both the pelvic and chest belts should be used to reduce the risk of head and chest injuries in
the event of colliding with parts in the car.
E. In order to reduce the risk of injury to the user, tables that are fitted to the wheelchair must be:
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Removed and secured separately in the vehicle, or
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Secured to the wheelchair, but with energy-absorbing padding placed between the table and
the user
F. Where possible, other wheelchair accessories should be secured to the wheelchair or removed
from the chair and secured in the vehicle during transport, so that they don't become loose and
cause injury to the user in the event of a collision.
G. Support and positioning equipment must not be regarded as safety equipment/seat belts if they
are not labelled in accordance with the requirements of ISO 7176/19-2008.
H. The wheelchair should be inspected by a representative of the manufacturer before being used
again after any kind of collision.
I. No changes or replacements must be made to the anchorage points/car fastenings on
the wheelchair, or to constructional elements or parts of the frame without consulting the
manufacturer.
J. When using electric wheelchairs in motor vehicles, gel-filled batteries should be used.
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