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WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
Tiedown Strap Angles
Locate wheelchair in forward-facing position center-
ing wheelchair squarely within “L” track. The front
and rear straps, when attached, should create angles
approximately as shown in Figure 3. Preferred
angles and locations of straps from wheelchair se-
curement points to vehicle anchor points are shown.
Note: These are optimum angles and cannot be
achieved in some cases.
Keeper Fitting and “L” Track Attachment
Instructions
The straps supplied in the Forward-Facing Wheel-
chair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint System are
equipped with keeper fittings (attachments) which
engage the “L” track (anchorage points). Engage
and release the keeper fittings as detailed and shown
on the following page. Note: Refer to pages 34-45
for strap attachment and release procedures.
AI/EV-07/020
Figure 3
Front View
Wheelchair Reference Plane
Rear
Securement
Points
Front
Securement
Points
12"
12"
45°
Side View
Side View
Rear View
30°
10°
10°
40°
60°
25°
25°
