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1. USE OF EQUIPMENT PROVIDING CLEAR SPACE A WARNING e The wheelchair MUST be in a forward facing position during travel in a motor vehicle The recommended clear zones for wheelchair seated occupants restrained by BOTH pelvic and upper torso belt s and ONLY by a pelvic belt are shown in the diagrams and described below The frontal clear zone FCZ is measured from the frontmost point on an occupant s head and is 25 6 inches with pelvic and upper torso belt s The frontal clear zone may not be achievable for wheelchair seated drivers The rear clear zone RCZ of 17 7 inches is measured from the rearmost point on an occupant s head The estimated seated height from the ground or floor to the top of the wheelchair seated occupant s head ranges from approximately 47 inches for a small adult female to about 61 inches for a tall adult male A WARNING Heeding these warnings will reduce the likelihood of serious and fatal injuries to occupants seated in wheelchairs who are involved in crashes emergency vehicle maneuvers and will increase safety during normal travel e Vehicle interior components that cannot be removed from the clear zones of Figure 1 or near the wheelchair occupant space at a level that may be contacted by a wheelchair occupant s head during a side impact collision or vehicle rollover should be padded with material that complies with FMVSS 201 e Sufficient forward and rearward clear space should be provi2. PA 18020 Tel 866 SURE LOK 866 787 3565 Fax 866 TIE DOWN 866 843 3696 www sure lok com Their part number is FE201186 USE OF POSTURAL BELTS A WARNING The use of postural pelvic belts attached to the wheelchair is encouraged during travel However these belts should be positioned so that they don t interfere with the proper positioning of crashworthy belt restraints and should not be relied on for occupant protection in crash situations unless the postural belt has been designed to comply with and perform to the requirements of 4 6 5 2 5 3 and 6 1 of section 18 of RESNA WC 4 USE OF TRAYS amp OTHER WHEELCHAIR COMPONENTS A WARNING Heeding these warnings will reduce the likelihood of serious and fatal injuries to occupants seated in wheelchairs who are involved in crashes emergency vehicle maneuvers and will increase safety during normal travel Rigid trays on wheelchairs that are not specifically designed for use during travel in motor vehicles should be a Removed and secured separately in the vehicle or b Secured to the wheelchair so it will not break free in a crash and e Be positioned with a gap of at least 75 mm 3 inches between the edge of the tray and the wheelchair occupant s abdomen and or chest so as not to interfere with proper belt restraint use and e Have energy absorbing padding placed in the gap between the tray edge and the wheelchair occupant Whenever possible auxiliary wheelchair equi
3. manufacturer s instructions A copy of SAE J2249 Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint Systems WTORS for use in motor vehicles can be obtained from SAE International 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale PA 15096 0001 877 606 7232 or 724 776 4970 INSTRUCTIONS 1 Securement points are identified by the symbol on the tiedown brackets and are located on the wheelchair as illustrated in Figure 2 2 All four tiedown straps must be used to secure the wheelchair in a motor vehicle 3 The wheelchair must be positioned facing forward inside the vehicle Rear securement bracket mounts on the inside of the frame straps Rear securement bracket one on opposite side Upper shoulder belt anchorage on vehicle wall NOTE Shoulder and pelvic belt restraints must be in good contact with the occupant Do not place belt over a structure that would hold it away from occupant Wheelchair anchored pelvic belt restraint see page 11 for purchase information Motor vehicle floor anchorages for front tiedown straps N Figure 2 USE OF EQUIPMENT CONT D 4 Position the wheelchair between the front and rear tiedown anchor points allowing for the correct angle of adjustment of the tiedown straps See Figure 3 5 Use the four point strap tiedowns to secure the transit wheelchair by attaching the hook end fittings of the straps to each of the secu
4. Transit Guide WC19 Compliancy Transit Policy User s Manual and Warranty Information INN VA Wheelchair Model Number 6000 Dealer This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair Operator BEFORE using the wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference lumbi l MEDICAL Solutions for Daily Living TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION BEE 3 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION c cccsceseeseeeeseesseeseeesseeesneeseneeseesaeea eae EENS seee esas esenessaeesnesseevsaeesaeeesenaasenseeeseeaneas 3 WHEELCHAIRS USED AS SEATING IN MOTOR VEHICL R A 3 SPECIAL NOTES E E E geed EENEG EEN 4 GENERAL INFORMATION bien ssssivccietscieetiecisaccdeevecesduetvacesscesvecdaccrenaatacadevadi couddeuaestateuusvo decease sasbeccucvuassiceyredesuadeeuaseas 5 USE OF EQUIPMENT eiiis aa aaa a aaia a a a aai iaa aa aaa a iT 6 NEleVd gllle ger Be TEE 6 SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR henri seid sceaschteice ees dees Ee ees See ere ee 7 RESTRAINING THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT AA 9 USING THE PELVIC BELT RESTRAINT AND UPPER TORSO REST RAINT A 9 VEHICLE ANCHORED PELVIC BEL TA cic cets Slices eeceencdehee evvecccectendhseeaete la ea i a a a a 10 WHEELGCHAIR ANCHORED PELVIC BETEN 10 USE OF POSTURAL BELTS ric guor a A ee a 11 USE OF TRAYS amp OTHER WHEELCHAIR COMPONENTS 00 eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeaeessaeesaeeneeeneeeeaes 11 CONTACT E e aa E E e gereest Esebuer ee d e deed eege dee ge sebtedyvusdvebdvvacuscudetea
5. ded around the wheelchair occupant See Figure 2 The forward clear space zone FCZ needs to be larger when a shoulder belt restraint is not used i NOTES The rear clear zone is measured from the rearmost point on an occupant s head The front clear zone is measured from the frontmost point on an occupant s head Seated Head Height HHT ranges from about 1200 mm 47 inches for a small adult female to about 1550 mm 61 inches for a tall adult male FCZ 650 mm 25 6 inches with upper torso restraint 950 mm 37 4 inches with only pelvic restraint RCZ 450 mm 17 7 inches NOTE It is strongly recommended that both pelvic and upper torso belts be used NOTE The frontal clear zone may not be achievable for wheelchair seated drivers SIDE VIEW Figure 1 USE OF EQUIPMENT CONT D SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR A WARNING e This wheelchair is to be used only with Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint Systems WTORS that have been installed in accordance with the restraint systems manufacturer s instructions and SAE J2249 e Assembly of the WTORS anchor points to the floor and wall of the vehicle should only be done by a trained person and in accordance with the restraint systems manufacturer s instructions and SAE J2249 CAUTION Before securing the occupied wheelchair be sure that the WTORS anchor points on the floor and wall of the motor vehicle are positioned properly according to the WTORS
6. ed COULD result in death or serious injury GENERAL INFORMATION A WARNING e If your wheelchair is not a transit model it must not be used as a seat in a motor vehicle 1 This wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing mode and rated for a maximum occupant weight of 165 Ib 2 Refer to the wheelchair manufacturer s Instruction for Use for setup and normal operations of the wheelchair 3 The use of postural pelvic belts attached to the wheelchair is encouraged during travel See Use of Postural Belts 4 Belt restraints should be positioned on wheelchair occupants in accordance with WTORS Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint Systems and or the wheelchair manufacturer s instructions A WARNING e The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing mode when loaded with a crash test dummy restrained with pelvic and shoulder belts Both pelvic and upper torso belts designed for use as crashworthy restraints in motor vehicles should be used to reduce the risk of serious injuries to wheelchair occupants e Alterations or substitutions should not be made to the wheelchair or seating system structural members or to its parts and components without consulting the wheelchair manufacturer e This wheelchair should only be used in motor vehicles as described in these instructions e Columbia Medical should be consulted for questions about using this wheelchair for seating in a motor vehicle
7. hould be within the preferred zone of 30 to 75 relative to the horizontal and ideally between within 45 to 75 to the horizontal See Figure 4 Steeper side view pelvic belt angles are especially important if the pelvic belt is intended to be used for postural support in addition to occupant restraint in a frontal crash Steeper angles will reduce the tendency for a vertical gap to develop between the user and the belt due to compliance of seat cushions and belt movement thereby reducing the tendency for the user to slip under the belt and for the belt to ride up on the soft abdomen during normal use Steeper belt angles also reduce the tendency for upper torso belts to pull the pelvic belt onto the abdomen during frontal impact loading ie reduce submarining of the pelvis under the lap belt Ww Preferred Zone H Optional Zone SIDE VIEW Figure 4 USE OF EQUIPMENT CONT D Using the Pelvic Belt Restraint and Upper Torso Restraint 1 The pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the pelvis and in contact with the tops of the thighs near the thigh abdominal junctions The belt restraint buckle of three point belt restraints must be placed in contact with the occupant s body and away from the wheelchair components Upper torso belt restraints should fit directly over and in contact with the middle of the shoulder The junction of the shoulder belt and pelvic belt of three point belts should be
8. ions or instructions is needed contact a healthcare professional dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment otherwise injury or damage may occur NINGS The word WARNING refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause SEVERE INJURY or DEATH to the occupant attendant s and or to other persons WARNINGS are found throughout the sections of this manual where they apply Read all warnings in each section and review often until they are second nature to all user s of the wheelchair including the attendant s Lo ACCESSORIES WARNING Columbia Medical products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Columbia Medical accessories Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Columbia Medical and are not recommended for use with Columbia Medical products Compatibility of non Columbia Medical products is the responsibility of the user in conjunction with his her healthcare professional Lo SPECIAL NOTES Risk terms are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage Refer to the table below for definitions of the signal words Risk Term Definition CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided MAY result in property damage or minor injury or both WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoid
9. located near the hip opposite to the shoulder over which the diagonal belt crosses and not near the midline of the occupant Adjust belts as snugly as possible being consistent with user comfort Belt restraints should not be worn or twisted in a manner that reduces the are of contact of the belt webbing with the occupant The belt s should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts including but not limited to wheelchair armrests or wheels Refer to Figure 5 for proper and improper positioning of the belts Pelvic belt restraints should make good contact with the front and sides of the body near the junctions of the thighs and pelvis and against the hips Belt restraints must not be held away from the body by wheelchair components P such as E arm supports UU or wheels Illustration of proper routing and positioning of belt restraints on the wheelchair occupant Figure 5 Vehicle Anchored Pelvic Belt Restraint A crashworthy pelvic belt that is attached to the vehicle floor tiedowns Belt restraints should be attached to the vehicle and positioned on wheelchair occupants in accordance with WTORS manufacturer s instructions USE OF EQUIPMENT CONT D Wheelchair Anchored Pelvic Belt Restraint A crashworthy pelvic belt that is attached to the wheelchair frame The Innova Wheelchair provides location for anchoring a pelvic belt available separately from the man
10. mmy which corresponds to a person with a weight of 125 Ib 165 lb This wheelchair was tested with a WC19 wheelchair compliant anchored pelvic belt restraint in accordance with RESNA WC 4 2012 Section 19 Four wheelchair tiedown straps should be used for effective wheelchair securement BOTH pelvic and upper torso occupant restraints should be used to reduce the possibility of head and chest impacts with vehicle components Mass of wheelchair 73 Ib 33 2 kg with seating system Minimum turnaround width of wheelchair 50 inches 1270 mm Minimum turning radius of wheelchair 35 inches 889 mm Rating of wheelchair accommodation of vehicle anchored belt restraints e Ease of Optimizing Proper Seat Belt Placement B Good e Overall Rating A Excellent Score 16 16 e Lateral stability Good Rating scale A Excellent B Good C Fair D Poor Lateral stability is the displacement of point P the center of gravity on the loaded wheelchair when a platform with the loaded wheelchair is tilted 45 degrees laterally from the horizontal Higher numbers indicate less stability SPECIAL NOTES Lo READ BEFORE USE A DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructions material such as owner s manual service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment If clarification about warnings caut
11. nsuuteudavsoudtiieediace 12 INTRODUCTION This guide includes important information regarding the use of the Columbia Medical Innova transit wheelchair which has been equipped with transit ready securement brackets Please read it carefully and keep it for future reference When riding aboard a motor vehicle it is recommended that a wheelchair user transfer from the wheelchair into the vehicle seat and use a crash tested restraint system that meets federal standards when possible However some wheelchair users are unable to transfer to the vehicle seat In those cases Columbia Medical Innova transit wheelchair offers a transportation seating alternative Columbia Medical transit wheelchairs comply with the wheelchair transportation standard Proper securement of your Columbia Medical Innova transit wheelchair with properly applied occupant restraints can significantly reduce the likelihood of injury in the event of a motor vehicle crash This guide provides instructions for how to correctly secure the Columbia Medical wheelchair in a bus or van and safely restrain the wheelchair occupant COMPLIANCE INFORMATION This wheelchair complies with the frontal impact performance requirements of section 5 3 of RESNA WC 4 201 2 Section 19 RESNA Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America WHEELCHAIR USED AS SEATING IN MOTOR VEHICLES This wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing mode with a 130 Ib crash test du
12. pment should be removed from the wheelchair and stored in a cargo area or secured in the vehicle during transit or effectively secured to the wheelchair so that it does not break loose and cause injury to vehicle occupants in a crash CONTACT US Thank you for choosing the Columbia Medical Innova Wheelchair For questions regarding Columbia Medical products please contact us at COLUMBIA MEDICAL 11724 Willake Street Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Phone 562 282 0244 Toll Free 800 454 6612 Fax 310 305 1718 Email info columbiamedical com Website www columbiamedical com Contact your authorize dealer for information pertaining to safety use and maintenance of your wheelchair For future reference complete the dealer information section below Dealer Address Telephone Serial Number Date of Purchase March 2014 13 C0000 10 82
13. rement brackets located on the front and rear of the seat frame or by threading the straps through the openings in the securement brackets 6 The floor anchor points and wheelchair should be located e so that the tiedown straps follow a straight clear path from the wheelchair securement points to the floor anchor points and e so that the front straps are angled outward from the sides for the wheelchair and e so that the rear straps are anchored straight back from the wheelchair securement points 7 Once all four tiedown straps are attached to the wheelchair inspect all tiedown straps for signs of wear to the webbing and replace any straps that are worn 8 Tighten the straps to remove any excess slack and provide tension between the front and rear tiedown straps Leg C Xh 30 45 RANGE d E N PY On at SIDE VIEW 11 75 20 VEHICLE FLOOR 14 28 51 1 0 TOP VIEW Dimensions are in inches Figure 3 USE OF EQUIPMENT CONT D RESTRAINING THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT A WARNING e Both pelvic and shoulder belt restraints that comply with RESNA WC 4 2012 Section 18 and or 4 6 5 2 and 5 3 RESNA WC 4 2012 Section 19 should be used to limit occupant movement in a crash and reduce the likelihood of injury e Belt restraints should be positioned on wheelchair occupants in accordance with WTORS and or the wheelchair manufacturer s instructions The angle of the pelvic belt restraint s
14. ufacturer Sure Lok This belt has been tested in accordance with RESNA WC 4 2012 Section 18 and can be used in conjunction with a vehicle anchored shoulder belt with a standard lower anchorage connector for effective crashworthy three point restraint in a motor vehicle The pelvic belt has been designed to accommodate use on either side of the vehicle Each side of the belt has a metal pin Figure 6 which is used to secure the shoulder belt 1 Using the transit belt restraint hardware install the wheelchair pelvic belt restraint to one side of the seat rail at the appropriate location to achieve the desired belt angle according to Figure 4 Figure 6 Figure 7 2 Repeat Step 1 for the opposite side of the pelvic belt Standard metal clip Figure 7 at lower end of should belt used restraint to connect to pin bushing Figure 6 on pelvic belt 3 Attach the clip of the vehicle anchored upper shoulder belt Figure 7 onto the metal pin of the pelvic belt restraint Figure 8A on the opposite side so that the shoulder belt crosses the body of the wheelchair occupant as shown in Figure 8 r lt Vehicle Anchored Shoulder Belt Vehicle anchored torso belt Shoulder Belt needs to cross over the body Wheelchair Pelvic Belt Figure 8A Figure 8 USE OF EQUIPMENT CONT D The wheelchair anchored pelvic belt restraint is available for purchase separately from Sure Lok 2501 Baglyos Circle Bethlehem
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