What is the specific scope and requirements for wheelchair products in order to comply with the transport wheelchair standards?
In addition to meeting most of the general requirements indicated in the question five answer, the key specific requirements that make a transport wheelchair different from regular wheelchairs may be summarized as follows: The standards require that: • the wheelchair have four clearly marked and accessible attachment points for securing the tiedown devices, • each attachment point be designed to engage with the end fitting of the tiedown strap specified in the Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint System (WTORS) standard (J2249, ISO 10542-2, • the wheelchair seat structure allow the pelvic restraint (lap belt) to be snugly cross the pelvis within a specific angle range (30-75°), • in the US, by April 2004, wheelchairs in compliance with WC-19 must provide a tested pelvic restraint that attaches directly to the wheelchair frame, as an available option from the manufacturer, • any postural supports intended for use as occupant restraints must comply with the WTORS standards, • postur
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