Wheelchair Restraint System
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(Press red lever or pull cable
release if retractors function
manually).
3.
Secure two (2) rear tie-downs:
Pull hooks and attach to a solid
frame member of the
wheelchair (Fig A1). (Press red
lever or pull cable release if
retractors function manually).
4.
Once all tie-downs are
attached, gently move the
wheelchair back and forth to
ensure they are locked.
5.
Apply the wheel lock
mechanism of the wheelchair.
Step 2: Restraint Occupant
1.
Extend both ends of the lap belt
(male & female) towards the
occupant’s hip (aisle - side) and
fasten together (Fig. A2).
2.
Pull shoulder belt tongue
diagonally across the upper
torso of the occupant’s hip
(aisle - side) and fasten
together (Fig. A2).
Step 3: Release Wheelchair and
Occupant
1.
Carefully remove occupant’s
lap and shoulder belt.
2.
Release rear tie-downs: Press
the red lever (or pull cable
release if available) and
remove the hooks from the
wheelchair.
3.
Check belt locks by pulling
firmly on each end after the
passenger is secured. If any
locks are faulty, move
passenger to another
securement location within the
vehicle. Report defect to
vehicle operator.
4.
To exit, remove the lap
shoulder assembly, release the
front belts and store. Release
any braking mechanisms on the
mobility aid, push the mobility
aid forward and release the
rear securement belts. All belts
must be returned to their stored
position once released.
