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WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
No product developed
to date can guarantee
successful securement
of the wheelchair, even
at low speeds, in the
event of an accident.
The Wheelchair Tiedown
and Occupant Restraint
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.
Strap, Belt and Track Maintenance
Inspect strap and belt assemblies fre-
quently. Any damage such as strap/
belt cuts, fraying or malfunctioning call
for replacement of the entire strap/belt
assembly. “L” track must be clean and
not worn, bent or otherwise damaged
(prohibiting proper strap/belt attach-
ment). If there is any sign of damage,
wear, abnormal condition or improper
operation of straps, belts, strap/belt
hardware (hooks, keepers, latch plate,
receptacle), or track, discontinue use
and replace components immediately.
Follow all inspection and maintenance
instructions supplied by the belt manu-
facturer. Severe conditions (weather,
environment, heavy usage, etc.) may
require more frequent inspections.
Exposure to severe conditions will
dramatically reduce the life of the
system.
Connect the adjustable shoulder
belt upper pin fitting to the wall-
mounted shoulder belt adaptor
female fitting (engage pin in slot).
Connect the shoulder belt lower
slotted female fitting to the male
lap belt pin fitting (engage pin
in slot). Adjust shoulder belt as
needed using belt adjuster. See
photos at left and instructions on
pages 42-45.
Keep straps/belts clear of
sharp objects. Do not alter
straps/belts.
