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INVACARE recommend the ‘Gemini System with 4-Point Heavy Duty Webbing Tie-Down System with
Karabina’ plus suitable ‘D-Rings’ should be used to secure your chair within the vehicle, these restraints are
available from Unwin Safety Systems (based in UK TA12 6EY, Tel: +44 (0) 1935 827740, http://www.unwin-
safety.com).
This system comprises of a pair of non adjustable webbing straps with quick release buckles to secure the
front (Fig. 1) of the chair each side. A pair of straps complete with ‘D’ rings locate over the rear (Fig. 2) of the
side frames on each side of the chair (labeled with the tie-down symbol). The karabinas hook into the ‘D’
rings, both rear adjustable straps are tensioned and the chair is locked down firmly using the over centre
buckles.
Front tie-down point
Rear tie-down point