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OPERATION
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recommended for optimum safety. Wheelchair pas-
sengers who intend to enter and exit their conversion
without the assistance of an attendant must deter-
mine the safest and most practical method and orien-
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characteristics of their personal wheelchair and his or
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wheelchair is in motion on the ramp.
Wheelchair Attendants: When assisting a wheel-
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chanics. When the wheelchair is on the ramp, the
attendant must grasp the push handles (or other)
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Wheelchair Orientation and Securement During
Transport: The wheelchair and occupant must face
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the Forward-Facing Wheelchair and Occupant Belt
and Track System when riding in the conversion.
See pages 25-33 for details.
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