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Compact manual wheelchair tie-downs
Compact manual wheelchair tie-downs
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Figure 5
Rear
securement
points
Wheelchair
reference
plane
45°
30°
SIDE VIEW
REAR VIEW
10°
10°
300mm
(12in)
NOTE Note that angles indicated are obtained by projecting the angle of each tie-down strap
onto a vertical plane parallel to the wheelchair reference plane (side view) or onto a vertical
plane that is perpendicular to the wheelchair reference plane (rear view).
Fit and use
Compact manual wheelchair tie-down
Rail floor - rear
1.
The rail will have been installed in the vehicle in accordance with our own
and the vehicle converter’s instruction. Position wheelchair within vehicle as
required.
2. When using tie-down with J-hooks or karabiners, ensure that the karabiner /
J-hook gates are facing outwards. If using tongue and buckle, the buckle may
be positioned facing inboard or outboard.
3.
Install the rear tie-down ATF (aluminium track fitting) into the rail by aligning
the ATF feet with the cut-out sections of the rail and locate into the rail, (Fig. 2).
4.
Press down on the ribbed part of the ATF, (Fig. 2A) and push firmly towards
the wheelchair until the yellow plunger drops and locks into the rail.
5. Install the second rear tie-down ATF in the same way, ensuring that each
fitting is opposite each other, if using rail lengths which have adjustability in
ATF positioning.
IMPORTANT: Check the yellow clips are fully engaged on
both sides.
6. Remove the webbing from the Velcro patch and release the over-centre
buckle by pressing the silver release button, (Fig. 1A).
7. Attach the karabiner, J-hook or tongue and buckle arrangements around the
rear wheelchair frame to create an angle of around 30 to 45° within the rear
view zone, (Fig. 5). (Some wheelchairs will indicate this tie-down position, Fig.
6).
8. Pull the webbing through the over-centre buckle until it is tight. With the free
hand, begin to close the buckle. Once the webbing is retained, fully close the
buckle using both hands. Re-secure the Velcro to prevent the loose end from
becoming a trip hazard.
9. Similar tension should exist in all four tie-down webbings. Tension should be
such that the over centre buckle can be turned 90° in either direction using
moderate hand pressure. Adjust as necessary.
10. An occupant restraint should now be fitted.
Removing the compact manual
wheelchair tie-down
IMPORTANT: First remove the
occupant restraint, as instructed in the
relevant manual.
1.
Release the webbing tension in
each rear side by pressing the silver
release button on the over-centre
buckles, (Fig. 1A) and detach the
karabiner, J-hook or tongue and
buckle arrangement from the
wheelchair’s frame.
2. Lift the yellow ATF plunger fully
and slide back away from the
wheelchair to align the ATF feet
with the rail cut-outs. Lift away
from the rail.
3. Now move to the front of the
wheelchair and release the tie-
downs as instructed on pages 10
and 11.
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