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3.2 Securing the Wheelchair
1.
Locate the wheelchair in the van to optimize the wheelchair user’s
comfort while keeping the retractor webbing and seatbelts within
the safe operating angles. Utilize the alternative rear Slide ‘N Click
tie down locations and the forward track to achieve this goal. See
the picture below illustrating the safe webbing angles, or refer to
the Q’Straint user guide.
Failure to maintain the angles shown in the above diagram will prevent the restraints from
functioning as intended, which could result in serious injury during a vehicle collision.
SIDE VIEW
Preferred angles and location of tiedown
straps from wheelchair securement points to
vehicle anchor points. Angle front tie downs
out for lateral stability when possible.
D=12˚ (300 mm)
WHEELCHAIR REFERENCE PLANE
REAR VIEW
WHEELCHAIR REFERENCE PLANE
FRONT VIEW
10˚
10˚
0
0
25˚
25˚
60˚
40˚
45˚
30˚
REAR
SECUREMENT
POINTS
FRONT
SECUREMENT
POINTS
