TiLite Twist, Owner'S Manual

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Twist Owner’s Manual
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CHAPTER 15: TRANSPoRTATioN oPTioNS
Figure 15-6
Bracket Labels
Figure 15-5
Front Tie-Down Brackets
(Prior to October 2012)
6. Carefully inspect each of the four Tie-Down brackets to ensure that they are properly secured to the
wheelchair.
7. Carefully inspect each wheelchair Tie-Down strap for damage or wear.
8. The four wheelchair Tie-Down straps must be attached to the four Tie-Down brackets in accordance
with the WTORS manufacturer’s instructions and SAE J2249.
9. Each of the four wheelchair Tie-Down straps must be tightened to ensure that the wheelchair is
securely fastened to the vehicle—there should be no “play” or looseness in any of the four wheelchair
Tie-Down straps.
SECURING THE OCCUPANT; POSITIONING THE PELVIC AND UPPER TORSO
BELTS
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WARNING
A three-point, vehicle-anchored, pelvic and upper torso belt occupant restraint system must be
properly installed and worn while riding in your TiLite Twist wheelchair in a motor vehicle.
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WARNING
A side-view pelvic-belt angle of 30° to 75° to the horizontal (see Figure 15-7) is preferred to lower
pelvic belt angles.
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WARNING
Always ensure that the vehicle-anchored pelvic and upper torso belt buckles are positioned so
that the release buttons will not be contacted by wheelchair components during a crash.
1. Carefully inspect the vehicle-anchored occupant restraint system belts, brackets and clamps to ensure
that they are properly secured to the vehicle and are not damaged or worn.
2. Secure the wheelchair occupant using the vehicle-anchored pelvic belt and vehicle-anchored upper
torso belt. See Figure 15-7. It is imperative that you position the belts properly. Paragraphs 3 to 7
which follow explain how to properly position your vehicle-anchored restraint belts.