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4. Position the wheelchair between the front and rear tiedown anchor points, allowing for the correct angle of
adjustment of the tiedown straps. See Figure 3.
5.
Use the four-point strap tiedowns to secure the transit wheelchair by attaching the hook end fi ttings of the straps
to each of the securement brackets located on the front and rear of the seat frame or by threading the straps
through the openings in the securement brackets.
6.
The fl oor anchor points and wheelchair should be located:
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so that the tiedown straps follow a straight, clear path from the wheelchair securement points to the fl oor
anchor points and
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so that the front straps are angled outward from the sides for the wheelchair and
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so that the rear straps are anchored straight back from the wheelchair securement points
7. Once all four tiedown straps are attached to the wheelchair, inspect all tiedown straps for signs of wear to the
webbing and replace any straps that are worn.
8. Tighten the straps to remove any excess slack and provide tension between the front and rear tiedown straps.
USE OF EQUIPMENT (CONT'D)
Figure 3
*Dimensions are in inches.
