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Terminology
While many of the terms are self
explanatory, several have been
specifically developed to clarify
terminology which is unique to
the situation of occupant protec-
tion systems that provide both
wheelchair tiedown and occupant
restraint.
The term “restraint” is used only
in reference to the occupant and
not in reference to the wheelchair
which is “tied down”. Also, while
both wheelchair tiedowns and
occupant restraints may include
webbing material, the term “belt”
is used only in context to occu-
pant restraint. The term “strap” is
used for webbing material used
in a wheelchair tiedown.
Forward-Facing Wheelchair
Tiedown and Occupant
Restraint System:
Floor track (anchor points)
provided in the front passenger
seat and midpoint lowered floor
areas can be utilized for wheel-
chair securement and restraint of
wheelchair passenger(s).
The passenger seat can be
removed and the seat location
can be occupied by a wheelchair
passenger.
See Figure 2 for “L” track loca-
tions (anchorage points) and
wheelchair positions (Positions B
and C).
Note: Wheelchair passengers
shown at right depict the avail-
able seating positions.
Note: Wheelchair capacity may
be limited based on the dimen-
sions of specific wheelchairs
and vehicle payload capacity.
One Forward-Facing Wheel-
chair Tiedown and Occupant
Restraint Belt Kit is supplied for
the tie down of one wheelchair
and restraint of an occupant.
The belt/tiedown kit is used in
conjunction with the floor track
(anchorage points). Additional
restraint systems can be pur-
chased (option).
Refer to the following guide-
lines, illustrations, photos and
instructions for proper use of the
tiedown and restraint system.
The conversion offers the fol-
lowing options for placement
and securement of wheelchair
passengers.
WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
