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AMF-BRUNS

USER MANUAL

1. Throughout this Manual, reference is made that “an accident” could occur. Any 

accident could cause severe personal injury or death, or result in property damage.

2. The product must be installed and repaired only by AMF-Bruns or an authorized dealer.
3. Read entire Manual before using your product.
4. Never attempt any adjustment of this product while the vehicle is moving.
5. If the vehicle was involved in an impact which resulted in the vehicle being towed away from the 

scene, the wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint system components -- including straps, belts 
and anchorages – must be replaced, even if there is no visual damage.

6. If you experience any malfunction or questionable operation of this product, DO NOT USE THE 

VEHICLE. Contact AMF-Bruns of America or an authorized dealer for inspection and repair.

7. Do not modify any components of the product.
8. This product was designed to operate as a single integrated system. Do not substitute any component 

with a part supplied by a different manufacturer. Even if the part(s) look identical, their performance and 
operation could be different.

9. After one week, the vehicle must be returned to the authorized dealer which installed the product for a 

complete inspection of the product.

10. Every six (6) months thereafter, the vehicle must be returned to an authorized dealer for a complete 

inspection of the product.

11. Some wheelchairs may not be suitable for use as a seating device in motor vehicles. Refer to the 

wheelchair owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommendations.

12. Airbags should be disconnected if the wheelchair passenger is positioned less than 7” (175mm)

from the airbag module, or if any after-market device is installed so as to block or compromise 
deployment of the airbag.

INTRODUCTION

PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL

The purpose of this manual is to provide the instructions necessary for optimum use and maintenance of 
this AMF-BRUNS product. Your AMF-BRUNS product is to be installed and repaired only by a qualifi ed and 
trained technician. Never attempt any repairs yourself.

NOTICE: Design details are subject to change. Some illustrations may vary slightly in appearance from the 
product you have. This booklet contains the current information at the time of printing. AMF-Bruns reserves 
the right to alter or modify components without notice.

LEGEND

To emphasize certain information and procedures regarding the use of this AMF-BRUNS product, the 
following symbols may be used in the Manual:

Failure to follow all of the warnings and instructions in this Manual can result in product malfunction 

and loss of control of the vehicle – potentially causing an accident, severe personal injury or death to 

the vehicle occupants, other motorists or pedestrians.

WARNING

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I. GENERAL WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates important information relevant to the product, the
installation, maintenance or other use of the Equipment, or to
sections of this Manual to which particular attention must be paid.

DANGER

WARNING

NOTICE

CAUTION

Summary of Contents for PROTEKTOR Series

Page 1: ...soever regarding the use or maintenance of any AMF Bruns product please contact AMF Bruns Failure to follow these warnings and instructions can result in product malfunction and loss of control of the...

Page 2: ...ags should be disconnected if the wheelchair passenger is positioned less than 7 175mm from the airbag module or if any after market device is installed so as to block or compromise deployment of the...

Page 3: ...your dealer or AMF Bruns B CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1 Make sure that the restraints do not come in contact with oil grease dust sand or any other contaminants at any time For storage use the AMF Bruns st...

Page 4: ...r side to side Reapply the brakes 8 Do not cross connect the securement strap assemblies This may place added stress or unequal load forces on the wheelchair frame and may lead to potential collapse o...

Page 5: ...the front of the wheelchair Figure 1c the straps should never be closer than 12 305 mm away from each other Preferably the straps should extend out of the wheelchair frame at a 25 angle with the vert...

Page 6: ...o aluminum L track Smart Disc Floor Pocket or Smartfloor Tie down anchorage should be installed as shown in Figure 1 STEP 3 HOW TO FIT THE BELTS TO THE FLOOR STEP 4 HOW TO TIGHTEN AND RELEASE THE BELT...

Page 7: ...elt upper anchorage or guide support should always be positioned so that a Belt webbing always lies across the center of wheelchair passenger s chest and shoulder Figures 6 7 and 8 b It extends upward...

Page 8: ...t Buckle up around the wheelchair Make sure the padding is located at chest height Adjust belt if necessary A postural belt is used for support only PELVIC BELT RESTRAINTS SHOULD MAKE FULL CONTACT ACR...

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