Read All Instructions Prior to Installation
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This manual is a comprehensive step-by-step instruction guide on how to install the Q’Straint
®
tiedowns and occupant restraints, floor
anchorage components & accessories.
• Make sure to read, understand and follow all these instructions.
• To address any questions relating to installation, ordering parts, operating the 4-Point Wheelchair Securement System, troubleshooting,
maintenance, service or anything else, contact the nearest Q’Straint® office listed on the back page of this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• All equipment and components MUST be installed and serviced by an
experienced and trained technician.
• Safety eyeglasses MUST be worn whenever installing or servicing this
system.
• Wheelchairs are not intended to be used as seats in motor vehicles unless
compliant with ISO7176-19.
• Before installation, inspect the underside of vehicle floor, note utilities,
frames, cross-members, fuel tanks and other possible obstructions—any
questions contact the vehicle OEM.
• Vehicle anchor points may require reinforcement. The installer or
manufacturer is responsible for ensuring anchorages are installed into
suitable floor structures. Floor strength MUST meet specific regulations,
standards and applicable performance requirements from local
transportation authorities.
• Do
NOT install anchorages or any system components into faulty
materials such as corroded metal, wood, plastic or fiberglass panels.
• Modifications to Backing Plate MUST only be made where necessary as
a smaller plate size reduces the floor load distribution. Always leave a
minimum of 0.6” (15mm) adjacent the bolt hole in the plate.
• The floor and shoulder belt anchorages MUST be installed onto a flat and
durable surface.
• Only use Hardware with a minimum Grade 8, which meets ASTM F835
,SAE J429 or ASTM 574 specifications (depending on head style and drive),
and coated for adequate protection against corrosion per ISO 7253 or
ASTM B117 or per customer requirements.
• System are only compliant with ISO10542-1 for wheelchairs in
forward facing applications.
• The Q’Straint 4-Point Wheelchair Securement Systems are complete
integrated systems, do not alter or modify them in any way and do not
interchange or substitute any components. Any deviation from these
recommendations is the responsibility of the installer.
• Electrical Retractors are designed and tested to ONLY be used as a front
tiedown as part of a complete Q’Straint® 4-Point Securement System.
• Mounted Electrical Retractors MUST be clear of any obstructions and
should not be in an area where they could be damaged due to moving
passengers or any goods being transported within the vehicle.
• Electrical Retractors MUST be mounted in a horizontal plane so that the
webbing does not jam or at a 30-degree angle using Q’Straint® Bracket
(part # Q8-6510).
• Regulations and standards in some countries require the installation
of a shoulder and pelvic belt to be considered a compliant wheelchair
securement system. The Q’Straint® 4-Point Wheelchair Securement System
plus compliant shoulder and pelvic belt (occupant restraint) make a
complete wheelchair securement system.
• This system is a complete integrated system, do not alter or modify
it in any way and do not interchange or substitute any components.
Any deviation from these recommendations is the responsibility of the
installer.
• If a head restraint is anchored to the vehicle, a vehicle anchored back
restraint MUST be provided to minimize rearward deflection of the
wheelchair seatback and therefore prevent injury.
• Installer is responsible for making sure the installed 4-Point Wheelchair
Securement System meets all applicable regulations and standards—and
that the system works according to the instructions in the section of this
manual called testing the 4-point tiedown system.
• Tie-Down Hooks must be attached to a solid wheelchair frame (no
spokes, wheels or movable components) at an approximate 45-degree
angle with floor. Securement points on the wheelchair may be denoted by
a karabiner symbol.
• DO NOT allow webbing to get twisted inside the retractors or come in
contact with sharp corners and edges.
• Compliant Shoulder and Pelvic Belt Restraint must go across
occupant’s shoulder and pelvis (lap), and not be worn twisted or
held away from the occupant’s body by wheelchair components. We
recommend using both a pelvic and shoulder belt together and not
individually since it will compromise the performance of the system.
• The Q’Straint® 4-Point Wheelchair Securement Systems, components
and anchorages have been tested in a configuration similar to the
recommendations in this manual.
• The Q’Straint® 4-Point Wheelchair Securement System and its components
MUST be regularly inspected, cleaned and maintained—reference the
Maintenance and Care section in this manual.
• The Q’Straint® 4-Point Wheelchair Securement Systems should not be
operated by anyone who does not have full comprehensive knowledge of
how the system works or if the system is not working properly.
• The Q’Straint® 4-Point Wheelchair Securement Systems and all system
components including floor and wall anchorages MUST be replaced
after a vehicle collision.
• Broken and worn components MUST be replaced.
• All damages and defects MUST be reported to supervisor and Q’Straint®.
• The airbag MUST be disconnected if the wheelchair occupant is
positioned less than 7” (177.8mm) from the airbag unit, or if an
aftermarket device is installed to block the deployment of the airbag.
• Keep loose articles of clothing away from retractors.