Q'STRAINT QRT-1 Series Installation Manual

Q'STRAINT QRT-1 Series Installation Manual

Vehicle anchorages and accessories for 4-point wheelchair securement systems
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Installation Manual
VEHICLE ANCHORAGES & ACCESSORIES FOR 4-POINT
WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS:
QRT- 1, 3 & 5 SERIES
Q-5000 SERIES
M-SERIES
AL600 SERIES
THE 4-POINT WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS
COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF SAFETY REGULATIONS
AND STANDARD ISO10542-1:2012, PAS2012 AND UN ECE REGULATION 107 AS APPLICABLE.

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual VEHICLE ANCHORAGES & ACCESSORIES FOR 4-POINT WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS: QRT- 1, 3 & 5 SERIES Q-5000 SERIES M-SERIES AL600 SERIES THE 4-POINT WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF SAFETY REGULATIONS AND STANDARD ISO10542-1:2012, PAS2012 AND UN ECE REGULATION 107 AS APPLICABLE.
  • Page 2 © 2020 Q’Straint®. All Rights Reserved. QRT™ is a registered trademark of Q’Straint®, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4-POINT WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS TABLE OF CONTENTS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION...........................4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS ............................4 COMPLIANCE ........................................5 4-POINT TIEDOWN SYSTEM COMPONENTS ............................6 OCCUPANT SECUREMENT SYSTEMS .................................7 ANCHORAGE AND ACCESSORIES................................8 SYSTEM CHECKLIST ....................................9-10 FLOOR ANCHORAGES ....................................11 FLOOR ANCHORAGE LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS..........................12-13 SLIDE’N CLICK INSTALLATION ...................................14 MINI SLIDE’N CLICK INSTALLATION ................................15 POCKET ANCHORAGE INSTALLATION ..............................16...
  • Page 4: Read All Instructions Prior To Installation

    Read All Instructions Prior to Installation • This manual is a comprehensive step-by-step instruction guide on how to install the Q’Straint tiedowns and occupant restraints, floor ® anchorage components & accessories. • Make sure to read, understand and follow all these instructions. •...
  • Page 5: Compliance

    Systems and components comply with all requirements of safety regulations and standard ISO10542-1:2012 and PAS2012, as applicable. • AL600 Series Retractors, M-Series, Q-5000 Series, QRT-1 Series, QRT 350e and QRT 550e, comply with all requirements of safety regulations UN ECE Regulation 107, as applicable.
  • Page 6: 4-Point Tiedown System Components

    4-POINT WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM COMPONENTS QER-SERIES QRT-3 SERIES QRT-5 SERIES FRONT ONLY FRONT OR REAR TIEDOWNS QRT STANDARD QRT DELUXE QRT MAX QRT-1 SERIES -- FRONT OR REAR TIEDOWN AL600 SERIES Q5000-SERIES M-SERIES...
  • Page 7: Occupant Securement Systems

    OCCUPANT SECUREMENTS COMBINATION LAP & SHOULDER COMBINATION LAP & SHOULDER BELT BELT (WITH LOWER RETRACTOR & K12 (WITH LOWER RETRACTOR) BUCKLE STALKS) OPTIONS WITH/ WITHOUT HEIGHT ADJUSTER. WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTER SHOWN. RETRACTABLE SHOULDER BELT MANUAL LAP & SHOULDER BELT (RETRACTOR UPPER) RETRACTABLE LAP BELTS...
  • Page 8: Anchorage And Accessories

    ANCHORAGE AND ACCESSORIES Q8-7580-01 Q8-7580-01 Q8-7580-A Mini Slide Slide ‘N Click ‘N Click Floor Floor Anchor Anchor KIT INCLUDES: KIT INCLUDES: • Bottom Assembly • Bottom Assembly • M12 CKS Bolt 70mm in length • M10 SKT cap bolt 50mm in length •...
  • Page 9: System Checklist

    1 USER PLACARD (for displaying in the vehicle, available on request) QRT 1 SERIES 4-POINT WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS 4 QRT-1 SERIES TIEDOWNS (MAX,DELUXE OR STANDARD) 1 OCCUPANT SECUREMENT (SHOULDER & LAPBELT) OMNI ANCHORAGES (track, pockets or SnC - sold separately)
  • Page 10 SYSTEM CHECKLIST Occupant Securement DIR Occupant Securement Manual Front Tiedowns AL600 QRT Retractors Occupant Securement Omni Anchorages Occupant Securement Omni Anchorages Q5000- SERIES 4-POINT WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS 2 MANUAL FRONT TIEDOWNS 2 MANUAL REAR RETRACTORS 1 OCCUPANT SECUREMENT (SHOULDER & LAPBELT) OMNI ANCHORAGES (track, pockets or SnC - sold separately) 1 WARRANTY CARD 1 USER PLACARD (for displaying in the vehicle, available on request)
  • Page 11: Floor Anchorages

    FLOOR ANCHORAGES The Q’straint 4-point Wheelchair Securement systems are complete integrated systems, comprising front and rear tiedowns, shoulder and pelvic restraints and Q’straint floor anchorages. The table below, shows the recommended combination of Q’straint 4-point tiedown components and Q’straint Floor Anchorages TABLE 1 REAR TIEDOWNS Q5000-...
  • Page 12: Floor Anchorage Layout Requirements

    FLOOR ANCHORAGE LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS Safety eye glasses MUST be worn whenever installing or servicing this system. Before installation, inspect the underside of vehicle floor, note utilities, frames, cross-members, fuel tanks and other possible obstructions—any questions contact the vehicle OEM. Vehicle anchor points may require reinforcement. The installer or manufacturer is responsible for ensuring anchorages are installed into suitable floor structures.
  • Page 13 FLOOR ANCHORAGE LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS REAR VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW Wheelchair Wheelchair Reference Plane Reference Plane Front Rear Securement Points Securement Points 40º 30º 6º 11º 60º 45º 32º 20º 13” (330mm) 27” 48” - 54” (685mm) (1220mm - 1520mm) 15”...
  • Page 14: Slide'n Click Installation

    SLIDE ‘N CLICK ANCHORAGE INSTALLATION - Q8-7580-A Determine location of Anchorages, refer to .44” (11mm) Deep Figure 1 & 2 1.34” (34mm) Diameter *For Mini Slide’n Click – proceed to next page 1. Route area in floor for each floor anchorage, 34mm Floor diameter and 11mm deep.
  • Page 15: Mini Slide'n Click Installation

    SLIDE ‘N CLICK MINI ANCHORAGE INSTALLATION - Q5-7580-01 Determine location of Anchorages, refer to Figure 1 to 2 1. Drill 7/32” (13.5mm) hole through the vehicle floor. Place the Bolt through the OMNI Slide ‘N Click Mini Floor Anchorage and floor. 2.
  • Page 16: Pocket Anchorage Installation

    POCKET ANCHORAGE INSTALLATION IMPORTANT • Pocket may be used with all Q’straint tiedowns EXCEPT QRT3 or QRT5 series retractors. • Pockets MUST be installed in-line (parallel) to the wheelchair space. • If not using Q’Straint hardware, only use minimum Grade 8 bolts (reference ASTM 574 bolt specification) coated in adequate protection against corrosion per ISO 7253 or ASTM B117 Determine location of Anchorages, refer to Figure 1 &...
  • Page 17: L-Track And End Cap Installation

    L-TRACK ANCHORAGE AND END CAPS INSTALLATION IMPORTANT • If not using Q’straint hardware, only use minimum Grade 8 bolts (reference ASTM 574 bolt specification) coated in adequate protection against corrosion per ISO 7253 or ASTM B117 Refer to Table 1 - page 11, before installing the track. The track type and orientation varies for different •...
  • Page 18 L-TRACK ANCHORAGE AND END CAPS INSTALLATION L-Track Floor 8. Securely fasten bolts and lock nuts as shown in (N) ensuring at least 2-3 threads are sticking out. Locknuts 2-3 Threads Recommended torque = 25 FT/LB (47Nm) End Caps 9. Clean out debris. Place sealant inside floor opening and install End Caps into floor (O).
  • Page 19: Shoulder And Lap Belt Installation

    SHOULDER AND LAP BELT INSTALLATION ORIGINAL 1. Q’straint provides several styles of shoulder belts for a variety of applications. This section describes the placement and installation instructions for fixed, retractable and combination shoulder belts. 2. Only use Q’straint or ECE (e) or EU (E) certified safety belts for securing the occupants in the vehicle. 3.
  • Page 20 SHOULDER AND LAP BELT INSTALLATION 45º OPTIONAL ZONE PREFERRD ZONE *Dimensions in Millimeters TABLE 2 – OCCUPANT SIZES SHhT (SHOULDER HSB (HALF SHOULDER HNB (HALF NECK OCCUPANT SIZE SEAT HEIGHT - mm* HEIGHT) - mm* BREADTH) - mm* BREADTH) - mm* 6-Year Old (1140mm, 22.4Kg) 10 Year Old (1297mm, 35 Kg) Small Female (1500mm, 47Kg)
  • Page 21 SHOULDER AND LAP BELT INSTALLATION Q’straint Retractable Occupant Restraints have the following options LOWER RETRACTOR: The body of a lower retractor may be orientated so the retractor faces into the vehicle (inboard) or faces towards the outside of the vehicle (outboard). UPPER ANCHORAGE: The upper anchorage may be orientated to attach to the vehicle sidewall (side) or upwards into the roof/ door aperture (top).
  • Page 22 SHOULDER AND LAP BELT INSTALLATION Combination Lap & Shoulder Belt ( Lower Retractor, no Height Adjuster) Zero Degree to Vertical Access Retractable Shoulder Belt (Upper Retractor) Wall Manual Shoulder Belt 14. Determine mounting location for Shoulder Belt Floor Upper Anchorage (a) & Lower Retractor (C) – if applicable (U)(V)(BB)(CC) Wall 15.
  • Page 23 SHOULDER AND LAP BELT INSTALLATION INSTALLING SHOULDER BELT UPPER ANCHORAGE – TRIANGULAR BRACKET 18. Determine location of shoulder belt anchorage in wheelchair location – see section MANUAL SHOULDER BELTS. This bracket is ONLY for Manual belts, not retractable Shoulder belts. 19.
  • Page 24 SHOULDER AND LAP BELT INSTALLATION COMBINATION LAP & SHOULDER BELT (LOWER RETRACTOR & K12 BUCKLES) (Can be used with QLK Docking Stations) 24. The buckle stalk anchorages should be placed so they are wider than the wheelchair width, to enable the wheelchair to travel between the anchorages (GG) 25.
  • Page 25 SHOULDER AND LAP BELT INSTALLATION LAPBELT ANCHORAGES – SEPARATE LAPBELT (MANUAL) WITH TRACK FITTINGS. 28. If a separate lap and shoulder belts is required, Q’straint recommends using a lapbelt that connects to the rear tiedown. This will ensure the lapbelt angles are within the recommended zones. 29.
  • Page 26 SHOULDER AND LAP BELT INSTALLATION RETRACTABLE LAPBELTS 30. Retractable lapbelts may be used with a separate manual or retractable shoulder belt. 31. These Retractable lapbelts are designed to be installed onto a seat or barrier legs (II) 32. They should be installed so the lapbelt angles comply with (EE) Shoulder Belt Retractor 33.
  • Page 27 SHOULDER AND LAP BELT INSTALLATION 38. Put Bolt through Retractor, L-Bracket and Shoulder Belt Retractor Washer—tighten with Locknut (NN). Washer Bolt L-Bracket Recommended torque = 35 FT/LB (47Nm) Locknut 39. Place Bolt through vehicle floor. From underneath Wall vehicle, place Bolt through Backing Plate, Washer and Locknut (OO).
  • Page 28: Electrical Retractors Installation

    ELECTRICAL RETRACTORS INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Electrical Retractors are designed and tested to ONLY be used in the front positions together with Q’Straint® 4-Point Securement Systems. Mounted Electrical Retractors MUST be clear of any obstructions and in an area where they can not be damaged due to moving passengers or any transported goods within the vehicle.
  • Page 29 ELECTRICAL RETRACTORS INSTALLATION 1. Choose and mark location for installing the Electrical Shoulder Belt Retractor Retractors (front position only) (PP). Wall 2” (51mm) Min Electrical Retractors 13” (330mm) - 15” (380mm) 27” (685mm) - 34” (865mm) Retractors MUST be fixed to vehicle’s floor. Retractor should be mounted flat on a horizontal 48”...
  • Page 30 ELECTRICAL RETRACTORS INSTALLATION 6. Angle the Electrical Retractor inwards so that the webbing is aligned with the wheelchair Securement point (UU). Retractor to Face Direction of Use 7. From underneath vehicle floor, put Bolt through Backing plate, Washer and Locknut (VV). Floor Bolt Backing Plate...
  • Page 31: Testing The 4-Point Tiedown System

    TESTING THE 4-POINT TIEDOWN SYSTEM OPERATING SEQUENCE IMAGE Power On Front (QER) Electrical Retractors: (If front retractors are not electrical follow steps 4-9.) Prior to entering vehicle, park wheelchair behind ramp, lock wheelchair brakes and power on Electrical Retractors. Pull both J-Hooks, attach them to solid wheelchair securement point, power off Electrical Retractors Power Off...
  • Page 32 TESTING THE 4-POINT TIEDOWN SYSTEM OPERATING SEQUENCE IMAGE Attach Rear Retractors or Rear Manual Tiedown Straps into floor anchorage points and lock them in place. Completely pull out each Webbing and attach hooks to solid frame members at an approximate 45 degree angle with floor. Move wheelchair forward and back to remove webbing slack or manually tension webbing using the retractor knobs or webbing loop/adjuster on...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM IMAGE ANSWER Powered Off The Electrical Retractors must be The QER Electrical Retractors will Power Off in order for the webbing to self-tract not self-retract the webbing. into the retractor. We recommend to use hardware with minimum Grade 8 which meets Can other hardware be used? regulations and is coated for adequate protection against corrosion.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM IMAGE ANSWER The webbing is twisted inside Press and hold Red Release Lever then pull the retractor. J-Hook until webbing is straight. The retractor(s) is (are) not Press and hold Red Release Lever to release releasing the webbing. webbing from retractor.
  • Page 35: Maintenance And Care

    MAINTENANCE AND CARE Date _______________________ Vehicle Owner’s Name __________________________________ Vehicle Identification # ____________________________________ Serial # of tiedown Occupant Restraint ___________________________________________ 1. The following items should be inspected and serviced by an experienced and trained technician during the scheduled maintenance of the Q’Straint® 4-Point Wheelchair Securement System. Clean all debris from floor anchorages.
  • Page 36 www.qstraint.com This manual contains the most current information at the time of printing. Q’Straint® reserves the right to modify systems, components and content without notice. This manual was printed on 30% post-consumer stock using vegetable oil based inks and is 100% recyclable. ©...

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