BraunAbility EntervanII, Owner'S Service Manual

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Page 26
No product developed to
date can guarantee
successful securement
of the wheelchair, even
at low speeds, in the
event of an accident.
The Braun Wheelchair
and Occupant Belt/Track
System does meet the
most widely referenced
Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards used
for contemporary
restraint equipment.
However, this equipment
does not ensure stability
of the wheelchair in the
event of an accident at
any speed. Read and become
familiar with all Forward-
Facing Wheelchair and
Occupant Belt/Track
System instructions as
specified in this manual
prior to installation or
operation procedures. If
the instructions are not
fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immedi-
ately. Failure to do so
may result in property
damage, serious bodily
injury and/or death.
Note: This information
is not all inclusive and
will not cover every
wheelchair installation.
Each wheelchair must
be carefully and
individually fitted,
reviewed and tested to
provide maximum
comfort and protection
for the end user.
Wheelchair and Occupant Restraint
WARNING WARNING WARNING
When using wheelchair
restraints not supplied
with the Entervan, read
and become familiar
with all installation and
operation instructions
supplied with your
particular wheelchair
restraint system prior to
installation or operation
procedures. If the
instructions are not fully
understood, contact the
manufacturer immedi-
ately. Failure to do so
may result in property
damage, serious bodily
injury and/or death.
Instructions on page 28, (Steps 2 and 3).
C. Proper position of lap belt track attachments is with
release keeper toward the rear away from wheelchair.
Wheelchair Securement
Two adjustable over-center buckle belts are provided
for securement of the rear of the wheelchair. Two
adjustable cam buckle belts are provided for
securement of the front of the wheelchair. Refer to the
illustrations on page 27 and the Belt Attachment
Instructions on pages 28 and 29 .
Belt Maintenance
Inspect seat belt assemblies frequently during time in
service to evaluate system for belt wear. Any defects
such as belt cut, fraying or malfunctioning call for
replacement of the entire system including belt, buckle
and hardware.
Any seat belt system exposed to environmental
conditions or climates such as dirt, mud, oil, sand,
cement, and grease will severely reduce the life of the
system. Extreme care must be taken in the inspection
of a system exposed to these conditions. The replace-
ment of the system must be a top priority to ensure
efficient functioning of the system and enhance the
safety to the end user.
Refer to the following guidelines, illustrations and
instructions for proper use of the Forward-Facing
Wheelchair and Occupant Belt/Track System.
Wheelchair Passenger Securement
One adjustable lap belt equipped with one “E” clip
(keeper) which installs in the vehicle-mounted “A” track
and one female buckle receptacle is provided to be
used in conjunction with the existing vehicle OEM
factory-equipped upper torso shoulder harness, for
securement of the wheelchair occupant. Refer to the
illustrations on page 27.
Lap Belt Positioning and Attachments
Refer to the illustrations on page 27.
A. Position of the lap belt buckle, after adjustment, is to
be located near hip position. The belt is to be worn low
and snugly. Adjustment of the lap belt is to be made at
adjuster buckle behind the chair.
B. The lap belt must be used in conjunction with the
vehicle factory-equipped upper torso shoulder harness.
The latch plate side of belt
must be opposite shoulder
harness to properly extend shoulder harness across
occupant. The lap belt end fitting (keeper)
must be
attached to vehicle-mounted “A” track as outlined in
Wheelchair and Occupant Belt/Track Attachment
Forward-Facing Wheelchair and Occupant Belt/Track System Instructions
Operation