General guidance
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Wheelchair Accessories that have not been approved by the Wheelchair Manufacturer
must be removed from the wheelchair and secured in the vehicle during transport to
reduce the potential for injury. Refer to ‘Instructions For Use in Transport’ provided with
the wheelchair or contact wheelchair manufacturer for further guidance.
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These wheelchair tie-downs comply with all applicable requirements of ISO 10542,
including a 48km/h, 20g frontal impact test using a forward facing surrogate 85kg
wheelchair and an ATD (test dummy) with a mass of 76.3kg. The test dummy was
restrained by both a pelvic and upper-torso restraint. Use of a pelvic only belt may
compromise the performance of the wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint system
(WTORS) and should be avoided.
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If the installation is to be used with an occupant headrest anchored to the vehicle, then
a vehicle-anchored back rest must be provided to minimise rearward deflection of the
wheelchair seatback, preventing neck injury.
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Regular inspection of all parts is recommended and the equipment should be used only if
all components are in good condition.
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Warning: protect webbing from contacting sharp edges and corners. Replace equipment
if the webbing becomes cut, frayed, or contaminated with polishes, oils or chemicals,
particularly battery acid.
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Any restraints which have been subjected to a crash situation from which the vehicle must
be towed, should, in the interest of safety, be replaced.
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Do not attempt to modify the equipment. For further advice on the installation and use of
this wheelchair tie-down, please contact BraunAbility. Please read this manual fully before
use.
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Avoid contact with corrosive liquids. Care should be taken to prevent contamination of the
webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals.
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The wheelchair tie-down anchorages should be installed by an experienced technician/
vehicle converter. Anchorages should not be installed into unsound materials such as
corroded metal, wood, plastic and fibreglass panels, without additional and suitable
reinforcement.
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The equipment has been tested in a configuration recommended by BraunAbility and any
deviation from the recommendations here is the responsibility of the installer/user.
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Retractable tie-downs
Retractable tie-downs
