V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
B. Transit Use
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Use of lap belts, chest straps, shoulder
harnesses, any other positioning strap system
or positioning accessory should not be used,
or relied on as an occupant restraint, unless it
is marked as such by the manufacturer in
accordance with RESNA WC-4:2012,
Section 18 or ISO 10542-1:2012, Part 1.
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Use of headrests, lateral supports or other
positioning accessories should not be used,
or relied on as an occupant restraint, unless it is marked as such by the manufacturer in
accordance with RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 18 or ISO 10542-1:2012, Part 1 or
RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 20: Wheelchair seating systems for use in motor
vehicles or ISO 16840-4:2009 Wheelchair seating -- Part 4: Seating systems for use
in motor vehicles.
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Any aftermarket seating should be tested to comply with RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 20
or ISO 16840-4:2009 - Part 4.
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Attach the seating to the wheelchair frame in accordance with the seating manufacturer's
instructions and RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 20 or ISO 16840-4:2009 - Part 4.
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Aftermarket accessories such as trays, oxygen tank holders, oxygen tanks, IV poles, back
packs, pouches and other items not manufactured by Ki Mobility should be removed and
secured separately in the motor vehicle. In the event of an accident, these items can
become dangerous projectiles which may injure or kill you or other occupants of the motor
vehicle.
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If the wheelchair has been involved in an accident, you should not continue to use it, as it
may have suffered fatigue that may not be visible.
DANGER: Failure to comply with any of these instructions could result in severe injury or death!
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When using this wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle you must remove any items
attached to the vent tray, battery tray or oxygen tank holder and properly secure them
separately.
DANGER: Failure to remove items attached to the vent tray, battery tray or oxygen tank holder
and properly secure them separately in the motor vehicle can result in these items becoming
dangerous projectiles in the event of an accident. Oxygen tanks contain a highly pressurized gas
that vigorously accelerates combustion. Failure to heed this warning can result in severe injury or
death.
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If the chair is equipped with an oxygen tank holder, never use the wheelchair as a seat in a
motor vehicle.
DANGER: Using a Flip wheelchair equipped with an oxygen tank holder as a seat in a motor
vehicle can result in severe injury or death.
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