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User
Manual
MANDATORY
A vehicle-anchored belt restraint system
conforming to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol 4, Section
19/ISO 7176-19 must be used if the wheelchair
occupant chooses not to utilize a manufacturer-
installed wheelchair-anchored belt restraint system.
WARNING
Although postural supports and belts may be used
in a moving vehicle in addition to the occupant belt
restraint system, they should not be relied upon
to replace occupant restraints that have been
designed and tested for this purpose and should
not interfere with proper belt restraint placement.
9.
TRANSIT SECUREMENT
PACKAGE
The following components of the transit securement
package must be compliant to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 1,
Section 18 (formerly SAE J2249) and must be installed
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
•
Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint System
(WTORS)
•
3-point occupant restraint seatbelts
•
Tie-down end fittings
•
WTORS securement points
•
Occupant restraint securement points
NOTE: To obtain a copy of ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 1,
Sections 18 and/or 19 visit http://www.ansi.org.
NOTE: To obtain a copy of ISO 7176-19 visit http://www.
iso.org.
10.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO
REMEMBER
MANDATORY
Read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions,
including the product owner’s manual.
MANDATORY
Any WTORS or wheelchair involved in a vehicle
crash should be replaced.
WARNING
The wheelchair seatback should be positioned at an
angle of no more than 20 degrees to the vertical.
If a greater recline angle is required, the upper-
torso belt anchor point should be moved rearward
along the vehicle’s sidewall to ensure that the belt
maintains contact with the wheelchair occupant’s
shoulder and chest.
WARNING
Visually inspect all WTORS equipment according to
WTORS manufacturers’ instructions on a regular
basis, and have worn or broken components
replaced immediately. Ensure anchorage track is
free of dirt and debris.
WARNING
Remove hard trays and stow or secure them
elsewhere in the vehicle to reduce the chance of
wheelchair occupant injury from contact with the
tray.
WARNING
Consider using foam trays in place of rigid trays
during vehicle transport. If that is not possible,
place dense foam padding between the wheelchair
occupant and the tray, and make sure that the
tray is securely attached to the wheelchair so that
it will not break loose and cause injury to other
occupants in a crash.
WARNING
Ensure the wheelchair occupant is properly
positioned to protect the neck during rear impact.
WARNING
Secure all removable accessories including clothing
guards, medical, and other equipment to the
wheelchair or vehicle to prevent injury during a
crash.
WARNING
If head and neck support is required during travel,
use a soft, light neck collar as they are less likely to
cause neck injury in a crash. Do not attach the soft
collar to the wheelchair or seating system.
