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Paul Brummitt
February 13, 2025
is there a weight limit for these straps pls
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Mr. Anderson
February 13, 2025
Unwin occupant restraints comply with ISO 10542 requirements, including a 48 km/h, 20g frontal impact test using a forward-facing 85 kg surrogate wheelchair and a 76.3 kg test dummy.
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Occupant Restraints Unwin User Manual Instructions for fitting and use...
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Keep the manual in a safe place so that you can refer to it when necessary. If you have any questions about your equipment, please contact Unwin. Once again, thank you for placing your confidence in our products!
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Safety information Limitations of use General guidance Before installing and using the occupant restraints Fit and use Fitting & using the 2 & 3 point double inertia occupant restraint - Rail Floor Fitting & using the 2 & 3 point double inertia occupant restraint - Bolted Fitting &...
Wheelchair & Occupant Restraints Occupant Restraints Safety information Limitation of use The development of Unwin occupant restraint is a continuous process. Applications are added on a regular basis. For more detail contact Unwin or look on the Unwin website.
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• These occupant restraints comply with all applicable requirements of ISO 10542, including a 48km/h, 20g frontal impact test using a forward facing 85kg surrogate wheelchair and an ATD (test dummy) with a mass of 76.3kg. The test dummy was restrained by both a pelvic and upper-torso restraint. Use of a pelvic only belt may compromise the performance of the system and should be avoided.
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• Do not attempt to modify the equipment. For further advice on the installation and use of this occupant restraints, please contact Unwin. Please read this manual fully before use. • Avoid contact with corrosive liquids. Care should be taken to prevent contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals.
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Wheelchair & Occupant Restraints Occupant Restraints Before installing and using the occupant restraints • Ensure that the wheelchair is correctly maintained and that the settings of any adjustable parts are made according to ‘Instructions for Use in Transport’. • Whenever possible remove any items of luggage etc that may be attached to the wheelchair and secure or store separately during transport in order to reduce the potential for injury to other passengers travelling in the vehicle.
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• Installers of these occupant restraints should take note of any vehicle airbag position when planning the installation. Airbags can cause serious injury if a wheelchair-seated occupant is seated too close to an airbag position. If in doubt contact the vehicle manufacturer or your National Automotive Regulatory Body for advice.
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Wheelchair & Occupant Restraints Occupant Restraints Fit and use Fitting and using the 3 point double inertia occupant restraint Rail floor The rail will have been installed in the vehicle in accordance with their own and the vehicle Removing occupant restraints converter’s instruction.
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Wheelchair & Occupant Restraints Occupant Restraints Fit and use Fitting and using the 2 point double inertia occupant restraint Rail floor The rail will have been installed in the vehicle in accordance with their own and the vehicle Removing the occupant restraints converter’s instruction.
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Fitting and using the 3 point double inertia occupant restraint Bolted The occupant restraints will have been installed in the vehicle in accordance with their own and the vehicle converter’s instruction. Wheelchair tie-downs (not supplied with these restraints) should be fitted first to secure the wheelchair, before any occupant restraint is fitted.
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Wheelchair & Occupant Restraints Occupant Restraints Fit and use Fitting and using the 3 point static occupant restraint Rail floor The occupant restraint should be installed in accordance with the previous safety information section using the supplied hardware (Fig 8). Note: if fitting hardware, other than that provided...
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18 or 20. Adjust the drop link position at or above the shoulder height to comfortably suit the user, and Occupant restraints should not be held away draw the running tongue across the occupant, through the furthest arm of the wheelchair and from the body by wheelchair components or connect into the stalk to form a diagonal belt, Fig.
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Wheelchair & Occupant Restraints Occupant Restraints Retractable occupant restraint 3rd point anchorage Pillar loop cover Drop link buckle Fixed tongue Drop link adjuster Plastic 3 bar slide Weavy washer Running tongue 15mm Drop link tongue stepped Buckle tang Figure 14...
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This can be achieved by using wall mounted storage bag such as SLR111. • Regularly inspect the Unwin restraints for damage, wear or malfunction. If any problems are identified replace immediately. • All webbings and components can be cleaned as necessary, but care should be taken to prevent contamination of the webbings with polishes, oils and chemicals.
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For further details on specific applications please contact the Sales Office. In other situations, using Unwin products, for which Unwin has not participated in a joint test program, a limited Unwin warranty will apply.
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Do you have a question about the Occupant Restraints and is the answer not in the manual?
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is there a weight limit for these straps pls
Unwin occupant restraints comply with ISO 10542 requirements, including a 48 km/h, 20g frontal impact test using a forward-facing 85 kg surrogate wheelchair and a 76.3 kg test dummy.
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