Fitting and using the combined webbing tie-downs with 3 point static occupant restraint
Fit and use
1. The wheelchair tie-down should first be fitted as indicated on
page 16.
2. The occupant restraint should be installed in accordance with
section 6 and 8 notes using the supplied hardware as shown
opposite, (Fig 16).
Note:
if fitting hardware, other than that
provided in this kit, is to be used then the fixing bolts should be
of an equivalent cross section and an equivalent grade namely
B.S. Grade 'S' (ISO 8.8).
3. The componentry is assembed as shown opposite, (Fig 16), with
the upper 3rd point bolted to an approved anchorage position
on the vehicle body. Bolts should be tightened to a torque of
40Nm. If installing the ATF of the removable 3rd point, then
a suitable rail section, known as a cant rail, should be installed
in the vehicle.
Note:
all vehicle anchorage points may require
reinforcement as necessary to meet any required minimum
strength recommendations for the vehicle.
4. Install the static lap belt section - tongue side into the stalk
opposite the 3rd point anchorage, (Fig 17).
4. Install the static lap belt section - buckle side into the stalk
nearest to the 3rd point anchorage, (Fig 18).
5. Draw the two sections around the occupant's waist and clip the
lap belt adjuster into the lap belt buckle, adjusting as firmly as
possible, consistent with user comfort, so that the lap belt sits
low over the front of the pelvis and bears over the bony part of
the body.
Occupant restraints should not be held away from the body by wheelchair
components or parts, such as armrests or wheels, and should not be worn
twisted in any way. Occupant restraints should be adjusted as firmly as
possible and consistent with user comfort. Upper torso restraints should fit
over the shoulder or shoulders.
6. Disconnect the shoulder belt snap clip from its storage position,
(Fig 19), and draw across the upper body connecting it into the
static lap belt section - tongue side snap button, (Fig 20). Adjust
the shoulder belt tension to comfortably suit the user, (Fig 21).
7. The lap belt anchor points should be positioned to achieve belt
angles of 30° or more to the horizontal and preferably between
45° and 75° in order to fit low across the pelvis, reducing the
possibility of the belt loading the abdomen, (Fig 7). The pelvic
restraint is designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body
and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis with any
junctions between the pelvic and shoulder restraints located near
the wearer's hips.
Removing occupant restraint
1. Disconnect the shoulder belt snap clip from the snap button,
remove, shoulder belt from the occupant.
2. Unfasten the lab belt tongue & buckle, unfasten each lap belt
section from their respective stalk and remove lapbelt from the
occupant.
3. The wheelchair tie-down will be removed as indicated on page 16
Floor anchors
3 Point Static Occupant Restraint:
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Combined webbing tie-downs with 2 & 3 point occupant restraints
Wheelchair & occupant restraint
