Invacare Matrx Elite PBE Manuel D'utilisation page 2

2 Safety
 Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted, DO NOT use. Contact
carrier/dealer for further instruction.
2.1 Transporting the Client Within a Wheelchair Fitted with a Invacare Matrx
Elite Back in a Motor Vehicle
The following guidelines should be made available to all parties who are responsible for the transportation
of the client, such as schools and transport providers.
Wherever practicable the client should be transferred out of the wheelchair into a vehicle seat and use
a lap and diagonal seat belt or an appropriate child safety seat.
A standard Invacare Matrx Elite deep back (EDB1820) fitted with a Motion Concepts PHRK headrest and
standard Easy-Set attachment hardware has been dynamically tested and meets the requirements of ISO
16840-4 "Wheelchair Seating- Part 4: Seating Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles" and Section 20, RESNA
WC/Volume 4 "Wheelchair Seating Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles". A forward facing frontal impact
test was conducted using an ISO/RESNA Surrogate Wheelchair Frame (SWCF) with a surrogate metal
seat, a 3" (76mm) thick cushion and a Hybrid III Midsize-Adult Male Anthropomorphic Test Device
(ATD); ADT Weight = 170 lb (76.4kg). The SWCF was secured by a four-point, strap type wheelchair
tie-down and the occupant restraint was a surrogate three-point belt with a SWCF anchored lap belt.
Invacare Matrx Elite backs should only be used in conjunction with wheelchairs that comply with the
performance requirements of RESNA WC19 or ISO 7176-19.
Before Entering the Vehicle Check the Following:
Matrx Back - must be securely fastened into the wheelchair as described in the user manual.
Posture Belts and Harnesses - should remain fitted during transportation, although they are designed to
provide postural support only, they are not intended for safety during transportation.
Head Support - must be securely fitted and correctly adjusted close to the rear of the client's head during
transportation, in order to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries.
The Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint System (WTORS)
Wheelchair Tie-down - The wheelchair must be securely tied down within the vehicle, in a forward facing
position, in accordance with the wheelchair and tiedown manufacturers instructions.
Occupant Restraint - A suitable occupant restraint system must also be fitted in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. A minimum is a lap and diagonal belt (lap belts on their own are not suitable).
Restraints that loop over the shoulder and anchor to the vehicle floor should be avoided where possible,
as they can cause a heavy downward load through the client during an impact, the preferred type anchor
above and behind the shoulder as with a car seat belt. The lap section of the belt should fit snug over the
pelvis of the client and should not be able to ride up to the abdominal area. The upper torso section of
belt should be in contact with the client's chest and fit over the shoulder(s), while not cutting into the
neck or slipping off the shoulder(s).
 If the wheelchair and Matrx back are to be transported unoccupied, the wheelchair should be tied
down with suitable equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the equipment is to
be dismantled for transportation, ensure that all parts are secured safely within the vehicle.
2.2 Intended Use
Our Invacare Matrx Elite backs are designed to provide precise orientation within the wheelchair for
optimal postural support.
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