Method Of Restraint - Karman VIP 500 series Owner's Manual

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Please detach all easily removable accessories from the wheel-chair and
stow them in a safe place where they cannot move around and become a
safety hazard.
A four point tie-down system should tightly fasten to the lower wheelchair frame
marked with a yellow sticker as pictured.
An occupant restraint system using both a pelvis and harness must also be
fastened to the transport vehicle to insure user safety. Please refer to the
restraint system's instructions.
The attendant / transporter must double-check all fastening points for proper
connection and tightness to assure the wheelchair users safety. The
attendant / transporter must be fully cognisant of the fastening system's
usage and its weight limitations.
See
http://www.unwin-safety.com/

4.5.2 Method of restraint

The VIP-505 was tested with four point webbing systems, with the back in the
upright position. Please refer to the restraint manufacturer's user guide for
further details of its operation.
Fitting the front restraint
Connect the straps around the wheelchair frame and caster bracket as
pictured below. The anchor point is marked with a yellow sticker.
Take the brakes off and reverse the wheelchair to tension the front straps.
Apply wheelchair brakes (the brakes should be left on during transport)
Fitting the rear restraint
Attach rear straps into rail approximately 11.8 in behind the wheelchair
backrest.
Attached the hooks to the wheelchair brackets at the rear of the wheelchair
as pictured below. Tension the restraint until the wheelchair is secure.
Fitting the front restraint
Fitting seat beat
Fasten the 3 point safety belt around the user.
The occupied wheelchair should be located in a forward-facing configuration,
with the parking brake applied.
for more information.
Fitting the rear restraint
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