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INSTALLATION MANUAL
THE QUANTUM
SECUREMENT SYSTEM MEETS ALL CURRENT REGULATIONS FOR REAR FACING TRANSIT,
®
EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES AND ADA/CSA REQUIREMENTS.

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL THE QUANTUM SECUREMENT SYSTEM MEETS ALL CURRENT REGULATIONS FOR REAR FACING TRANSIT, ® EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES AND ADA/CSA REQUIREMENTS.
  • Page 2 Our products are protected under the following patents: www.qstraint.com/patents Q’STRAINT®, Q’STRAINT® logo and QUANTUM® are registered trademarks of Q’STRAINT®, Inc. Products mentioned herein are for identification pur- poses only and may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. All other brand names, trademarks or registered trademarks are...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EQUIPMENT AND PART NUMBERS ........... 20-21 Read All Instructions Prior to Installation • This manual is a comprehensive step-by-step instruction guide on how to install the QUANTUM® Securement System and components into vehicles’ floors and walls. • Make sure to read, understand and follow all these instructions.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards And Warnings

    • The QUANTUM® Securement System meets all current regulations for rear facing transit, European Directives and ADA/CSA requirements. • The QUANTUM® Securement System is a complete integrated system. Do not alter or modify it in any way and do not interchange or substitute any components.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The framework is constructed out of durable 304 stainless steel, withstanding the harshest environments and the test of time, while the reinforced and flexible rubber on the arms maintain the grip through many seasons of use. All this makes the QUANTUM® Securement System the 1 of its kind in new innovation—bringing one-touch, self-securement in less than 25 seconds to the industry.

  • Page 6: Bus Configurations

    Mounting Plate Floor Steel Tapping Plate (Under Bus) BUS WITHOUT TAPPING PLATE Stanchion Support From the Back of Backrest Overhead Stanchion Bar Mounting Plate Backrest Stanchion Support (3 Options) Max 45 Degree from Horizontal QUANTUM® Floor 3 Supporting Plates (Under Bus)

  • Page 7: Available Configurations (Part Numbers)

    UK, Street Side (Right) (part# Q09-0001) (Left) (part# Q09-0004) (Right) (part# Q09-0003) • 1 QUANTUM® Base (Left Hand) • 1 QUANTUM® Base (Right • 1 Backrest with Brackets • 1 QUANTUM® Base (Left Hand) • 1 QUANTUM® Base (Right Hand) •...
  • Page 8 (Right) (part# Q09B001) (Left) (part# Q09L001) (Right) (part# Q09R001) • 1 Backrest with Brackets • 1 Backrest with Brackets • 1 QUANTUM® Base (Left Hand) • 1 QUANTUM® Base (Right • 1 Mounting Plate • 1 Mounting Plate • 1 Mounting Plate Hand) •...

  • Page 9: System Definitions

    4. Non-Rotational Arm Wall side arm with restraining flexible-rubber grip to Secure WMD 5. QUANTUM® Body The frame of the QUANTUM® Securement System QUANTUM® goes into Sleep Mode 30 seconds after the bus is turned “OFF” 6. Alert Beep (not shown)
  • Page 10 SYSTEM DEFINITIONS 1. Power Source Connector (12 PWR) 2. Backrest Connector (6 BKRST) 3. Auxiliary Alarm (10 AUX ALM) 4. Park Brake, Ignition and Driver Interface Connector (5 DRIVER CNTRL) • Driver Interface (Master Switch and Occupant Switch) 5. Optional Occupant Interface Connector (9 ATTND CNTRL) 6.
  • Page 11 SYSTEM DEFINITIONS WARNING: While in maintenance and service mode, ALL safety features are temporarily disable, therefore keep hands, feet and all body parts away from the QUANTUM® Securement System when activated. SERVICE MODE IMAGE (for Installation) Power source MUST be connected to QUANTUM®...
  • Page 12 Stow Aisle side Rotational Arm is vertical Deploy and pulled in tight against Docking As the QUANTUM® Securement System is activated, aisle side Rotational Arm moves from Block. the vertical position to the horizontal position. Solid lights on Marker Light,...
  • Page 13 Or, occupant presses Occupant Interface, the Rotational Arm goes back to the Stow Position (vertical). Blinking lights on Marker Light, Occupant Interface and Occupant Switch on Driver Interface while a steady Alert Beep is heard. Once QUANTUM® is in Stow Position, lights are solid and Alert Beep is silent.
  • Page 14 SYSTEM DEFINITIONS Secure After the QUANTUM® captures the WMD, operator presses the Secure Button (Final Squeeze) on Driver Interface to secure the WMD in place. Both Arms will hold the WMD in place and will continue to maintain their grip throughout the trip.
  • Page 15 Release Card Key opens the Manual Release MANUAL RELEASE Cover on the Rotational Arm. 1. Insert Quantum® Key (or Quarter) in the slit on the Manual Release Cover and Manual Release Card gives quick Reset Switch turn it to the right (cover pops out).
  • Page 16 SYSTEM DEFINITIONS Occupant Interface One-touch pushbutton use by the occupant of the WMD to Secure and Release the QUANTUM® . Backrest and Compliant Occupant Securement (Shoulder and Lap Belt ONLY for US)—MUST be installed in conjunction with the QUANTUM® Securement System.

  • Page 17: Electrical Requirements

    If a continuous power source is not available, a DC to DC converter MUST be used. OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE The following is a quick guide on how the QUANTUM® Securement System works. Complete instructions are in the Use and Care Manual.

  • Page 18: Visual And Audio Sequence

    VISUAL AND AUDIO SEQUENCE Driver Driver Master Master Marker Occupant Activity Image Alert Beep Interface, Interface, Switch Switch Light Interface Secure Light Release Light ON Light OFF Light Stow ON Solid ON Solid ON Solid ON Solid Position Beeping Blinking Blinking Blinking ON Solid...

  • Page 19: System Checklist

    SYSTEM CHECKLIST The following parts make up a complete QUANTUM® Securement System. If any questions arise, call your nearest Q’STRAINT ® authorized dealer or office. Basic QUANTUM® Mounting Basic Supporting Plates Plate with Hardware (Grade 8) (Bus without Tapping Plate)

  • Page 20: Equipment And Part Numbers

    3. Electrical Panel Cover (part# QC04084) 4. Knock-Out Holes Wall Wall MANUAL RELEASE 1. Insert Quantum® Key (or Quarter) in the slit on the Manual Release Cover and turn it to the right (cover pops out). See Video, Scan QR Code 2.
  • Page 21 Interface) (part# QC12110) Occupant Switch (part# QC12109) Backrest and Occupant Securement (Shoulder and Lap Belt – ONLY for US)—MUST be installed in conjunction with the QUANTUM® Securement System. 1. Backrest (US) – Curbside (Right) 1. Backrest (US) – Street Side (Left)

  • Page 22: Dimensions

    The QUANTUM® weighs less than 100 Lbs. 30.4” 33.9” (772mm) (861mm) 3.6” 27.6” (701mm) (91mm) 14.8” 6.0” 9.8” (376mm) (152mm) (249mm) 16.2” (411mm) 34.4” (874mm) 33.14” (842mm) QUANTUM® Arms width to capture a WMD, ranges from 7.5” 30” (762mm) maximum to 19.25” (488.95mm) minimum. (191mm)

  • Page 23: Location Recommendations

    QUANTUM® Securement System • The QUANTUM® can be installed in the front, middle or back of the bus but MUST be near an accessible entrance and comply with local transportation authorities—in regards to specific regulations, standards, requirements and minimum/maximum WMD location space and emergency exit requirements.
  • Page 24 Occupant Switch Occupant Interface Driver Interface It should be mounted next to the QUANTUM® Securement Near or on driver’s console. This however should be System on the wall or underneath thin flip-up theatre seats. determined by the original equipment manufacturer.

  • Page 25: Tools Required For Installation

    TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Tools Electrical Mechanical Mechanical Image & Supplies Installation Installation Service Tester/ Multi-meter 10 amps minimum Ratcheting Crimper Wire Strippers Flat-Head Screw Driver 3/32” Phillips Screw Driver Large Phillips Screw Slotted Flat- Head Large Phillips Screw Slotted Flat- Head Stubby Allen Wrench Ball-End 1/16...
  • Page 26 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Tools Electrical Mechanical Mechanical Image & Supplies Installation Installation Service Spanner Wrench, Open- End and Box- End 3/8 Spanner Wrench, Open- End and Box- End 7/16 Spanner Wrench, Open- End and Box- End 1/2 Spanner Wrench, Open- End and Box- End 9/16 Spanner...

  • Page 27: Quick Installation Sequence

    QUICK INSTALLATION SEQUENCE This is ONLY a quick guide, for complete installation instructions follow the directions in the “Installation Instructions” section. NOTE: Occupant Securement (8 and 9), if applicable. WALL FLOOR...

  • Page 28: Installation Instructions

    • The QUANTUM® Mounting Plate MUST be installed onto a flat surface. • Any modifications to the QUANTUM® Mounting Plate MUST only be made where necessary, as a smaller plate size reduces the floor load distribution. Always leave a minimum of 0.6” (15mm) adjacent the bolt hole in the plate.
  • Page 29 Occupant Interface where it’s easily accessible to the occupant. theatre seats or wall Temporarily install The QUANTUM® will tilt forward because of its QUANTUM® onto QUANTUM® and Mounting Plate weight. Do NOT let it fall forward instead place it Mounting Plate gently in the forward position.
  • Page 30 Switch) near or on the driver’s console (A) and connect the switch to the harness. 6. Install the Occupant Interface underneath thin flip-up theatre seats or wall next to the QUANTUM® (A) and connect switch to harness. Occupant Interface MUST be mounted where it’s...
  • Page 31 THE USE, DUPLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS DATA (IN WHOLE OR IN PART) FOR PURPOSES OF MANUFACTURING OR PROCUREMENT TOLERANCES UNLESS PRINTED COPY UNCONTROLLED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF "Q'STRAINT" IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: ASME Y14.5-2009...
  • Page 32 INSTALLATION 7. Temporarily install the QUANTUM® onto Mounting Plate by using the 2 bolts provided. Screw them through the QUANTUM® Base and Mounting Plate at opposite ends of Floor the QUANTUM® (B). The QUANTUM® will tilt forward because of its weight.
  • Page 33 INSTALLATION 11. Place and hold the QUANTUM® and Mounting Plate flat 1. Remove Manual Release Cover on the floor in the upright position. Press the Stroke-Out times—within 30 seconds after the Manual Switch 2 Release Cover is removed (F). 30 Seconds 2.
  • Page 34 INSTALLATION 16. Place Mounting Plate over the 4 marked corners on the floor (K). The images of the Mounting Plate and Supporting Plates illustrated in this manual are a representation of the Basic Plates. The Plates will vary depending on the Bus Configuration. 17.
  • Page 35 INSTALLATION 21. Unscrew the 4 screws from the back of the QUANTUM® (Q). 22. Unscrew the 2 screws from the Backrest and remove Backrest cover (R). 23. Use the 4 screws that were removed from the QUANTUM® to permanently install Backrest onto the QUANTUM® (S).
  • Page 36 27. Place QUANTUM® with Backrest on top of the installed Mounting Plate and align the holes (W). Floor 28. Place Bolt through a lock washer, a washer, the QUANTUM® Base, Mounting Plate and tighten Bolt (X) to permanently Bolt install the QUANTUM® onto the Mounting Plate. Repeat step 28 for the remaining 3 holes (X).
  • Page 37 Backrest Cover. Then place the 2 screws through the lock washer, Backrest Cover and tighten (AA). Make sure there is no tension with wires running through the Backrest Cover Knock-Out Holes. 32. Place back the Base Feet on the QUANTUM® (BB).
  • Page 38 INSTALLATION 33. Place back the Manual Release Cover by inserting the QUANTUM® Key (or a quarter) into the slit and turn it counter clockwise (to the left) to lock cover (CC). 34. Turn “ON” the ignition. Press Occupant Interface to return the QUANTUM®...
  • Page 39 INSTALLATION 39. For US ONLY use Option FF and follow the steps listed below. For Buses without Tapping Plates use Option GG and follow the steps listed on the next page. OPTION FF – ONLY US Installing Occupant Securement 6” (152mm) 6”...
  • Page 40 QUANTUM® Backrest Stanchion Support MUST be installed with a maximum 45 Degree from horizontal. 1&2 1. Carefully puncture the 2 outer holes on the top backside of the QUANTUM® Backrest. 2. Align the 2 holes on the Adjustable Cup Fitting with the holes on the Backrest.

  • Page 41: Testing The System

    TESTING THE SYSTEM This is a quick guide for testing the QUANTUM® Securement System. Complete operating instructions are included in the Use and Care Manual. The Use and Care Manual MUST first be read and understood before using this securement system.
  • Page 42 TESTING THE SYSTEM This is a quick guide for testing the QUANTUM® Securement System. Complete operating instructions are included in the Use and Care Manual. The Use and Care Manual MUST first be read and understood before using this securement system.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Driver Interface is in the “ON” position. QUANTUM® has restarted Make sure there is nothing obstructing the same function several the QUANTUM®, if so remove it and times but has not completed resume function. the function. QUANTUM® is not Let the QUANTUM®...

  • Page 44: Preventative Maintenance Checklist

    48,000 miles 144,000 miles other Schedule 10,000 Cycle Service Service Date: ONE CYCLE Stowed, Secured, Stowed NOTE: Schedule service at 9,500 cycles when QUANTUM® beeps twice for 1 minute at start up. CHECK IMAGE WORKING FIXED COMMENTS WORKING Press Reset Switch to turn the QUANTUM® “OFF” and “ON”.
  • Page 45 Remove All Debris From Unit Press Occupant Interface, when Rotational Arm moves from ONLY use Soap and Water to Clean the QUANTUM®, Arm vertical to horizontal position press Occupant Interface again Extensions and Backrest, then Rinse and Dry (Arms Fully to stop Arm.

  • Page 46: Maintenance And Care

    Inspect entire system to make sure everything is working properly and replace anything that is needed. 2. Any deficiencies shall be noted below and rectified before the QUANTUM® Securement System is released to the consumer for use. 3. If the repairing technician has any issues not covered by this document or is not clear on what corrective action needs to be taken, they MUST consult the Q’STRAINT®...

  • Page 47: Service

    From Stow Position to Secure Position back to Stow Position. WARNING: Once the QUANTUM® reaches 9,500 cycles, every time the vehicle is turned “ON” 2 Alert Beeps will be heard for 1 minute indicating that the QUANTUM® needs to be serviced soon. The QUANTUM® will still be operational. Make sure to con- tact your authorized Q’STRAINT®...

  • Page 48: Warranty

    3 YEAR WARRANTY - ALL SYSTEMS, PRODUCTS & ACCESSORIES WARRANTY REGISTRATION In order to take full advantage of Q’STRAINT’S warranty, register your product online at: www.qstraint.com/registration PLEASE DO NOT MAIL IN THIS REGISTRATION. Before going online, have your vehicle’s registration handy as well as the equipment’s: Serial # _________________________ Part # __________________________ Q’STRAINT’S LIMITED WARRANTY: Q’STRAINT®...
  • Page 52 This manual was printed on 30% post-consumer stock using vegetable oil based inks and is 100% recyclable. © 2017 Q’STRAINT®. All Rights Reserved. QUANTUM® is a registered trademark of Q’STRAINT®, Inc. Our products are protected under the following patents: www.qstraint.com/patents FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR TO FIND YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED DEALER: Q’STRAINT Europe...

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