2.
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and across the chest as illustrated Fig 13 and Fig
14.
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent with user comfort.
Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use.
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and across the shoulder as illustrated in Fig 13 and Fig
14.
3.
Restraints should be mounted to the vehicle "B" pillar and should not be held away from the body by wheelchair
components such as armrest or wheels.
Fig. 13
4.
The attachment points to the chair are the inner front side frame just above the castor and the rear side frame.
The straps are fitted around the side frames at the intersection of the horizontal and vertical frame tubes.
(See Figs 15-20)
5.
The tie down symbol (Fig 16) on the wheelchair frame indicates the position of the wheelchair restraint
straps. The straps are then tensioned after the front straps have been fitted to secure the wheelchair.
Transportability – positioning of wheelchair tie down restraints on wheelchair
Fig. 15
The wheelchair secured with front and rear wheelchair tie down restraints.
Positioning of the restraint straps is shown in more detail below.
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Fig. 14
Fig. 16 Tie down label