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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions FUTURESAFE www.amf-bruns.de...

  • Page 3: Foreword

    Foreword Dear reader, these Operating Instructions serve to provide all infor- mation required for the safe use of the FutureSafe head- and backrest. The FutureSafe is designed and constructed in accordance with state of the art technology and recognised safety standards.
  • Page 4 CAUTION ! ...warns of a potentially dangerous situation, which can cause material damage, if not avoided..contains general notes and useful information..gives a reference to important information in other sec- tions and documents. Page 4 of 32 FUTURESAFE...
  • Page 5  Instructional text, e.g. a sequence of activities. Meaning of directions: If directions are given in the text (in front of, front, behind, rear, right, left), these directions relate to the normal direc- tion of travel of the vehicle. FUTURESAFE Page 5 of 32...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    5.2.3 Adjusting the height of the head- and backrest ............. 20 5.2.4 Adjusting the FutureSafe forwards or backwards ..........21 5.3 Adjusting the FutureSafe for a Wheelchair-Bound Passenger ............22 5.3.1 Adjusting the backrest ........ 22 5.3.2 Adjusting the headrest ........ 23 5.4 Safety Belts ............
  • Page 7 6.2.1 Maintenance schedule ....... 26 6.2.2 Maintenance record ........26 6.3 Maintenance and Inspection Record ....26 De-Commissioning and Conservation ..... 27 8 Faults and Troubleshooting ......27 9 Spare parts ............28 10 Customer Service ..........30 FUTURESAFE Page 7 of 32...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Prerequisite to the safe handling and trouble-free opera- tion of the FutureSafe is a thorough knowledge of the ap- plicable safety information and the safety regulations. It is therefore imperative that this Chapter is read thor- oughly before operating the FutureSafe and that the in- structions and warnings herein are strictly observed.

  • Page 9: Proper Use

    Safety Proper Use The FutureSafe is designed solely for use in a vehicle as a head- and backrest for persons seated in a wheelchair. Whereby the diagonal shoulder safety belt provided on the FutureSafe must be worn in addition to the lap belt that is fitted to the vehicle.

  • Page 10: Personnel Requirements

    The FutureSafe must only be handled by persons who:  have read and understood these Operating Instructions,  have proven their ability to operate the FutureSafe to the vehicle's owner,  have been expressly assigned by the vehicle's owner to operate the FutureSafe, ...

  • Page 11: Safety And Accident Prevention Regulations

    FutureSafe is only op- erated by authorised persons.  If the FutureSafe is used commercially or as a public util- ity, the owner must ensure that operating personnel are familiar with the operation of the FutureSafe under all operating conditions by providing instruction courses.

  • Page 12: Description

     the head- and backrest,  The diagonal shoulder safety belt. The aim of this chapter is to illustrate the construction and function of the FutureSafe. To this end, the individual as- semblies and components are described in the following sections.

  • Page 13: Floor Or Side Anchorage Plate

    Description 2.1.1 Floor or side anchorage plate The FutureSafe is available with either a floor or side an- chorage plate, by which it is firmly fixed to the vehicle. A floor anchorage plate is firmly fixed to the floor of the ve- hicle using special assembly components (see Figure 1, page 12).

  • Page 14: Frame

    NOTE For safe use of the FutureSafe, the restraint systems for wheelchair and passenger must conform with the applica- ble local standards.

  • Page 15: Rating Plate

    Description 2.1.5 Rating Plate A rating plate, which contains the fundamental data, is at- tached to the FutureSafe (see Figure 3). The rating plate is attached to the pillar, in the vicinity of the floor or side an- chorage plate.

  • Page 16: Transportation

     The vehicle manufacturer's body fitting guidelines must be adhered to. NOTE To ensure that the FutureSafe has been installed correctly, it must be inspected by a technical expert. The FutureSafe must not be used until this has been done. Page 16 of 32 FUTURESAFE...

  • Page 17: Operation

    Safety Regulations for Operation Before operating the FutureSafe, the safety information must have been read (see Chapter 1, page 8). WARNING! Risk of injury and material damage if the FutureSafe is op- erated in a faulty condition. Therefore:  Always visually inspect the FutureSafe for signs of dam- age before use.

  • Page 18: Adjustment Options

    Operation 5.2 Adjustment Options The FutureSafe offers the following options to adjust it cor- rectly to suit every situation:  Pivoting the swivel arms (see Section 5.2.1, page 18),  Lengthening and shortening the swivel arms (see Sec- tion 5.2.2, page 19), ...

  • Page 19: Lengthening And Shortening The Swivel Arms

    Figure 5: Adjusting the Swivel Arms Laterally  Take hold of the head- or backrest with both hands (see Figure 5).  Push or pull the swivel arm to the desired position. FUTURESAFE Page 19 of 32...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Height Of The Head- And Backrest

     Adjust the head- or backrest up or down to the desired height.  Release the latch button. Refer to Section 5.3, page 22, to adjust the FutureSafe correctly for a passenger in a wheelchair. Page 20 of 32 FUTURESAFE...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Futuresafe Forwards Or Backwards

    Operation 5.2.4 Adjusting the FutureSafe forwards or backwards It is only possible to adjust the FutureSafe with side an- chorage plate forwards or backwards.  Turn the red locking levers to the vertical position (see Figure 7).  Loosen the securing screws by turning the black star grips.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Futuresafe For A Wheelchair-Bound Passenger

    Wheelchair-Bound Passenger WARNING! Risk of injury if the FutureSafe is incorrectly adjusted. If the FutureSafe is incorrectly adjusted, it can not provide the passenger with maximum safety if an accident occurs. Therefore:  Read the following Section thoroughly in order to be in a position to adjust the FutureSafe correctly.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Headrest

    Upper edge of backrest in shoulder region The backrest rests against the back Figure 8: Optimum Adjustment of the FutureSafe NOTE Remember that the FutureSafe adjustment described here represents the ideal case. Persons who are dependent upon a wheelchair are not always in a position to assume a posture as shown in Fig- ure 8.

  • Page 24: Safety Belts

     If the belt does not lie across the lap of the passenger but lies across the stomach, it is too high. NOTE For safe use of the FutureSafe, the restraint systems for wheelchair and passenger must conform with the applica- ble local standards.

  • Page 25: Maintenance And Repair

    Read the safety information before carrying out mainte- nance and repair work (see Chapter 1, page 8). WARNING! There is a risk of injury if the FutureSafe is used after it has been involved in an accident. The FutureSafe can suffer damage, which is not immedi- ately evident, if involved in an accident.

  • Page 26: Routine Maintenance Work

    For records of maintenance work over and above this, it is recommended that you keep your own lists. 6.3 Maintenance and Inspection Record Maintenance work carried out Date Signature Remarks / work carried out Page 26 of 32 FUTURESAFE...

  • Page 27: De-Commissioning And Conservation

    Therefore:  Only allow specialist personnel to carry out repair work. If faults occur when operating the FutureSafe, proceed as described in the following troubleshooting table. Contact the customer service department if faults are encountered which cannot be remedied using the information and measures given in the table.

  • Page 28: Spare Parts

    Spare parts 9 Spare parts Figure Designation Article Headrest 200235904 Backrest 200235889 Belt H350225 Guide bushing 200249429 Page 28 of 32 FUTURESAFE...
  • Page 29 Spare parts Figure Designation Article Latch bushing 200249725 Protective cap 10008439 SW17 Plastic grip, 10010646 orange FUTURESAFE Page 29 of 32...

  • Page 30: Customer Service

    Fax: +49 (0) 44 89 / 62 45 service.hubmatik@amf-bruns.de www.amf-bruns.de NOTE Guarantee work on the FutureSafe must only be carried with prior agreement AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG. The costs of such work will not be accepted by AMF-Bruns without prior agreement. Page 30 of 32 FUTURESAFE...
  • Page 32 AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG | Hauptstraße 101 | 26689 Apen Telephone +49 (0) 4489 / 72 72 30 | Fax +49 (0) 4489 / 62 45 service.hubmatik@amf-bruns.de www.amf-bruns.de Reg.-No. Q1 0105027...

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