Figure 9
Figure 8
A - slide on
B - rotate 90°
Compact manual wheelchair tie-downs
Compact manual wheelchair tie-downs
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Removing the compact manual
wheelchair tie-down
IMPORTANT: First remove the rear tie-
downs, as instructed on pages 16 and 17.
1.
Release the webbing tension in
each front side by pressing the
silver release on the over-centre
buckles and detach the karabiner,
J-hook or tongue and buckle
arrangements from the front
wheelchair frame.
2. Remove each tie-down from the
anchor by rotating the tie-down
through 90°, (Fig. 8) so that the
raised protrusion on the cleat is
aligned with the indent on the floor
anchors (Fig. 9). Slide off.
3. Pull the tie-down away from the
floor anchor and store safely.
Fit and use
Compact manual wheelchair tie-down
Solo anchor - front
A
B
1.
The Solo floor anchors will have been installed in the vehicle in accordance
with our own and the vehicle converter’s instruction. Position the wheelchair
within the 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 each front retractor cleat onto a front Solo anchor (sprung or fixed) by
aligning the open mouth of the cleat, (Fig. 9B), and the protrusion, (Fig. 9A),
to the slot on the floor anchor. Slide the cleat fully home (allowing the keyway
within the cleat to guide into its home position, Fig. 8A & B) and rotate the
cleat through 90° to align the retractor with the wheelchair frame, (Fig. 8).
4. Remove the webbing from the Velcro patch and release the over-centre
buckle by pressing the silver button, (Fig. 7A).
5. Attach the karabiner, J-hook or tongue and buckle arrangements around the
front wheelchair frame to create an angle of around 40 to 60° within the front
view zone, (Fig. 3). (Some wheelchairs will indicate this tie-down position, Fig.
4).
6. 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.
Front
securement points
Wheelchair
reference
plane
40°
60°
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
25°
25°
300mm
(12in)
Figure 3
Figure 7
Figure 4
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