Transporting the wheelchair
GB17
body following the line where the hip and the
pelvis meet. The belt must closely follow the
body here. The top belt must fully support the
user as illustrated in figure 5.
nThe diagonal belt must be positioned across
the user’s shoulder and chest as shown in
figure 6.
nThe belt must be sufficiently tight but not
uncomfortable for the user.
nThe belt must not be twisted.
nThe belt must not come into contact with
components of the wheelchair (such as
armrests or wheels) in such a way that it does
not fully support the user’s body (see figure 7).
nThe Amara must be transported with the
user facing forward. The wheelchair must be
secured in accordance with the securing system
manufacturer’s instructions.
nThe three-point safety belt is intended to avoid
injury to the head and chest.
nIf a worktop is fitted, it must be removed in order
to prevent injury to other passengers. The worktop
should be safely stowed away elsewhere in the
vehicle.
nIf possible, any accessories must be secured or
removed.
nFollowing an accident, a representative of the
factory must inspect the wheelchair to determine
whether it can still be used.
nThe attachment points, structural components
and frame components must not be modified
or replaced without first consulting the
manufacturer.
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Transporting the wheelchair
GB16
Taxibus
The Amara has been tested positively by the TNO
as a ‘Crashtest safe wheelchair’ in compliance with
ISO 7176-19. It can therefore be transported with
the user in it in a taxibus (see also the sticker on the
wheelchair).
However, whether the wheelchair user can be safely
transported depends on the state of his or her health;
the user’s physician should be consulted. Life &
Mobility recommends transferring the user from the
Amara into a fixed seat if possible.
nThe Amara has been dynamically tested in a
forwards direction, with the test dummy (75 kg)
secured with a lap belt and a shoulder belt. Its
suitability in other collisions (e.g. lateral) has not
been tested.
nThe Amara must be fastened to the floor of the
taxibus with a four-point securing system.
NB: if there is no ex-factory Crashtest safe sticker
on the wheelchair, it is not a wheelchair which can
be transported safely.
nThe positions of the four securing points on the
Amara are shown with a hook symbol sticker (see
figure 2).
nThe Amara must be secured to the floor using an
anchoring system that is suitable for use with the
hook eyes (see figure 3).
nThe user must wear a three-point safety belt in the
taxibus. These safety belts must be attached to
the taxibus.
nThe lap belt must be positioned low across
the user’s waist. The angle between the belt
and the floor must be between 30° and 75° (a
bigger angle is better). See figure 4.
nThe lap belt must run over the front of the
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