Convaid WC19 User Manual

ENGLISHTransit GuideREAD INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WHEELCHAIRSAVE THIS BROCHURE FOR FUTURE REFERENCEWC19-Compliancy Transit Policy, User’s Ma

CONVAIDTRANSIT GUIDE8Cruiser Transit 10 19.0 / 8.6 A 0.25 / 6.4Cruiser Transit 12 19.1 / 8.7 A 0.35 / 8.9Cruiser Transit 14 21.1 / 9.6 A 1.18 / 30.0C

9Mountee 14 52.1 / 23.0 A 1.13 / 28.7Clipper Transit 14 19.5 / 8.8 A 0.79 / 20.0Clipper Transit 16 23.6 / 10.7 B 1.97 / 50.0Clipper Tra

CONVAIDTRANSIT GUIDE10Crash-Tested, WC19-Compliant SeatingOptionsFabric Seat& Back Solid Seat and/or Back Cushion(Standard)Frame Onlywith Approve

Proper Use of EquipmentPROPERUSEOFEQUIPMENT11The correct use of equipment that complies with SAE J2249 andANSI/RESNA WC19 may not prevent all crash

STANDARD METAL CLIP (FIG. 9) AT LOWER END OF SHOULDER BELT AND AT END OFOPTIONAL WHEELCHAIR-ANCHORED LAP BELT USED TO CONNECT TO PIN/BUSHING(FIG. 10)

13Providing Clear Space & PaddingPosition the wheelchair aboard the motor vehicle to ensure sufficient clearspace in front of, and behind, the occ

If the wheelchair is purchased without the optional lap belt or if thewheelchair user elects not to use the belt, a vehicle-anchored lap andshoulder b

15Fig. 12Fig. 11PROPERUSEOFEQUIPMENTNote: Steeper side-view pelvic-belt anglesare especially important if the pelvic belt isintended to be used fo

Trays & Other Wheelchair ComponentsTo reduce the risk of potential injury to the wheelchair user orother occupants in a motor-vehicle crash, wheel

DAMAGE TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR AND WILL INCREASE THELIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT OROTHERS IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR EMERGENCYM

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Thank you for choosing Convaid transit wheelchairs. We welcome yourcomments. For questions regarding using your wheelchair asseating in a motor vehicl

1INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on purchasing your new Convaid transit wheelchair, provensafer for use as seating aboard a motor vehicle. This guide incl

2CONVAIDTRANSIT GUIDE1. The wheelchair should be used as indicated in the User’s Guide instructions accompanying the wheelchair. Failure to do so inc

3WARNINGS&PRECAUTIONSFig. 2The rear clear zone is measured from the rearmostpoint on an occupant’s head. The front clear zone ismeasured from th

4CONVAIDTRANSIT GUIDEWheelchairs Used as Seating in Motor Vehicles Before attempting to use your Convaid transit wheelchair as

5procedures of Annex A of the standard, which includes the use of awheelchair-anchored pelvic belt in a 30 MPH/20 g deceleration, frontal impact.The p

6Attach tiedown straps to securement points (red brackets) located on thewheelchair’s legs in accordance with the WTORS manufacturer’s instructions.Se

7NOTE: Shoulder and pelvicbelt restraints must be ingood contact with theoccupant. Do not place beltover a structure that wouldhold it away from occup