Q'STRAINT Q'POD Use & Care Manual

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO OPERATING
• This manual is a comprehensive step-by-step user instruction guide for the Q'Pod Wheelchair Securement System.
• Make sure to read, understand and follow all these instructions. Improper use of this product may result in personal injury.
• To address any questions related to ordering parts, operating the Q'Pod Wheelchair Securement System, troubleshooting, maintenance, service or
anything else, contact a Q'Straint® authorized dealer.
• All deviations and alterations from these instructions MUST be reported to a Q'Straint® authorized dealer.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS
• All equipment and components MUST be installed and serviced by an
experienced and trained technician.
• Users MUST never attempt to repair, adjust or modify any components
of the Q'Pod Wheelchair Securement System and/or Seatbelts.
• Do NOT use the Q'Pod Wheelchair Securement System if any
components are missing, defective or if webbing is cut, frayed, burnt,
melted or abraded.
• This system MUST only be used with wheelchairs in forward facing
applications and cannot be altered or modified in any way.
• The Q'Pod Wheelchair Securement System and components comply
with all applicable requirements of safety regulations and standards
including 49 CFR Part 38 ADA, and 36 CFR Part 1192 ADA, as
applicable.
• J-Hooks must be attached to a solid wheelchair frame (no spokes or
removable components) and Rear J-Hooks at approximate 30 - 45
degree angle with the floor.
• DO NOT allow webbing to get twisted inside the retractors or come in
contact with sharp corners and edges.
• Compliant Shoulder and Pelvic Belt Restraint must go across
occupant's shoulder and pelvis (lap), and not be worn twisted or
held away from the occupant's body by wheelchair components. We
recommend using both a pelvic and shoulder belt together and not
individually since it will compromise the performance of the system.
• Make sure shoulder belt does not rub against the occupant's neck.
• This system is a complete integrated system, do not alter or modify
it in any way and do not interchange or substitute any components.
Any deviation from these recommendations is the responsibility of the
installer.
The Q'Pod Wheelchair Securement System and components comply with all applicable requirements of safety regulations and standards including
COMPLIANCE
49 CFR Part 38 ADA, and 36 CFR Part 1192 ADA, as applicable.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
USE & CARE MANUAL
• The Q'Pod Wheelchair Securement System and components have
been tested in a configuration similar to the recommendations in this
manual.
• The Q'Pod Wheelchair Securement System and its components
MUST be regularly inspected, cleaned and maintained—reference the
Maintenance and Care section in this manual.
• Regulations and standards in some countries require the installation
of a shoulder and pelvic belt to be considered a compliant wheelchair
securement system. The Q'Pod Wheelchair Securement System plus
the shoulder and pelvic belt (occupant restraint) make a complete
wheelchair securement system.
• The Q'Pod Wheelchair Securement System should not be operated
by anyone who does not have full comprehension of how the system
works or if the system is not working properly.
• The Q'Pod Wheelchair Securement System and all system components
including floor and wall anchorages MUST be replaced after any form of
a vehicle collision.
• Broken and worn components MUST be replaced.
• All damages and defects MUST be reported to Q'Straint® authorized
dealer.
• Only use Q'Straint® components with this system, unless otherwise
stated.
• Installer is responsible for making sure the installed Q'Pod Wheelchair
Securement System meets all applicable regulations and standards—
and that the system works according to the instructions in the section
of this manual called Operating Instructions.
• Keep loose articles of clothing away from retractors.