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ELECTRICAL RETRACTORS INSTALLATION
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Electrical Retractors are designed and tested to ONLY be used in the front positions together with Q’Straint® 4-Point
Securement Systems.
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Mounted Electrical Retractors MUST be clear of any obstructions and in an area where they can not be damaged due to
moving passengers or any transported goods within the vehicle.
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Electrical Retractors MUST be mounted in a horizontal plane to ensure that the webbing does not jam or at a 30 degree
angle using Q’Straint® Bracket (part # Q8-6510).
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When the Electrical Retractors are fitted into the vehicle’s electrical system, they must be suitably fused, switched,
grounded and a compatible wire gage MUST be used. As well as the proper protection of the wires from dirt and
moisture.
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When the Electrical Retractors are correctly fitted and wired, they will restrain a maximum of 15kN (3,300lbs) frontal
rebound force and can be locked and unlocked as follows:
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Power On = retractors are released, webbing moves in and out of retractor.
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Power Off = retractors are locked, webbing will not come out, but it will self-retract.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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The Electrical Retractors MUST be connected to the vehicle’s electrical system.
• 12VDC 1.5 amps
• Compatible with all 12 Volt vehicles.
ELECTRICAL RETRACTOR FAIL-SAFE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Vehicle must come to a complete stop and parking brake applied, then connect 12VDC power to Electric Retractors.
• All systems require a 12 VDC connected to the Electric Retractors and isolated through an Electrical Switch.
• The two wire connectors need to be placed near the Electrical Retractors and properly secured, covered and protected from the elements.
• Voltage to the Electric Retractors can only be initiated through the activation of the Electrical Switch.
• All systems require a second switch that de-energizes the relay by removing voltage from the Electrical Retractors.
• In addition to these manual controls, the Electric Retractor installation MUST be equipped with fail-safes that help prevent Electric
Retractors from being released while the vehicle is moving.
• One or more of the following examples are recommended, and must be used:
1. An electric timer that cuts the voltage to the Electrical Retractors within a 2 minute window of their activation.
2. A tailgate, door or ramp switch that removes voltage to the Electrical Retractors when the tailgate or ramp door is closed
and the ramp is stowed.
3. A parking brake switch that removes voltage to Electrical Retractors when the parking brake is released.
4. A transmission switch that removes voltage to Electrical Retractors when transmission is out of park.
5. A warning light that illuminates when the 12 volts is applied to the Electrical Retractors—
this is not a fail-safe, only a visual warning.
Retractor 2
VBATT
12Vdc
Required
Fail-Safe
Controls
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
Retractor 1
ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
