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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After being fitted and adjusted, the top of the original equipment back upholstery should be
within 3 inches of the top of your shoulder.
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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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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 seating manufacturer in accordance with RESNA WC-4:2012,
Section 20 or ISO 16840-4:2009 - Part 4.
•
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 seating manufacturer
in accordance with 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.
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