Transport - Thomashilfen châssis A ThevoSeat Manuel De L'utilisateur

Transporting the ThevoTwist, EASyS or EASyS Modular seat unit with A chassis
The ThevoTwist, EASyS or EASyS Modular seat unit with A chassis can be folded for transport in the luggage area of a vehicle. The
ThevoTwist, EASyS and EASyS Modular seat unit with A chassis has been successfully impact tested against international standard ISO
7176/19 and ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol.1 – Section 19 6/22/99 Draft and may be used as a vehicle seat.
IMPORTANT: When used as a vehicle seat the following instructions must be followed.
The ThevoTwist, EASyS or EASyS Modular seat unit with A chassis are designed to be forward-facing when used as a seat in a motor
vehicle. The occupant should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-installed restraint system whenever it is feasible!
In order to fasten the A chassis at the floor of the vehicle, only use belt systems which meet the standard ISO 10542.
The 4 tie-down securement points are indicated with the following symbol:
cAUTION: When the stroller is being used as a seat in a motor vehicle the locking pin at the tilt-in-space mechanism must engage
in a position that inclines the seat backwards.
Preparing the EASyS, EASyS Modular or ThevoTwist seat unit with A chassis for transport:
1. Remove the following (if fitted); pommel, play tray, rain hood, sun canopy, grip rail, accessory bag and shopping basket
contents.
2. Position the stroller correctly in the vehicle over the floor track with the front of the stroller facing towards the front of the vehicle
(in the direction of travel). Put the brakes on.
3. Make sure the hip angle adjustment is locked. The locking pin at the backrest must be engaged (see marking).
Securing the EASyS, EASyS Modular or ThevoTwist seat unit with A chassis in a Vehicle:
1. The stroller must be secured in a vehicle using a 4-point tie down system that complies with either ISO 10542 Part 2, SAE 2249 or
DIN 75078/2. (Such restraints are manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems and Q'Straint)
2. Vehicle operators and/or assistants should be fully trained in the use of wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint systems.
3. The two front tie-downs must be attached left and right side to the steel ring located on each front castor mounting boss. (fig. 8)
4. The two rear tie-downs must be attached to the two securement points located on each side of the pushchair frame. (fig. 9)
Fitting the occupant restraint system:
1. The stroller passenger must be restrained using an approved vehicle safety belt. Thomashilfen recommends the use of either a split
reel double inertia seat belt or a 3-point occupant restraint system. (Such restraints are manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems and
Q'Straint)
2. Vehicle operators and/or assistants should be fully trained in the use of wheelchair tie-downs and occupant restraint systems.
3. The occupant lap belt must be routed low over the pelvis, avoiding contact with the abdomen of the passenger. Lap belt routing
should be inside of the occupant side pad on both left and right sides of the pushchair. (fig. 10)
4. The lap belt should not be held away from body by rehabilitation stroller components or parts, such as side pads or wheels.
(fig. 11)
NOTE: The belt webbing should not be twisted when in use.
5. The angle of the pelvic belt should be within the optimal zone of 30° to 75° to the horizontal. (fig. 12)
6. The occupant lap belt should be tightened to make a snug fit without causing discomfort to the passenger.
7. If the pushchair is fitted with a harness, this should only be fastened under the occupant restraint system.
8. The shoulder belt of the occupant restraint system must be fitted to the side wall of the vehicle at a height that ensures the seat belt
webbing lays in the middle of the occupants shoulder.
NOTE: To meet current regulations only a shoulder belt fitted to the side wall of the vehicle should be used to correctly restrain the
occupant.
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