Combined retractable tie-down and occupant restraints (28 pages)
Summary of Contents for BraunAbility TOR HD QUATTRO EXPRESS
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TOR HD QUATTRO EXPRESS WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN User Manual Applicable to products: RQE16MK, SQE16MK, T-RQE16MK, T-SQE16MK, BQE16MK UI12347 Instructions for fitting and use...
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If you have any questions about your equipment, please contact us. Once again, thank you for placing your confidence in our products! Safe vehicle adaptation solutions For your safety BraunAbility products are designed and tested according to current directives and standards.
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) Safety information Limitation of use General guidance Before installing and using the wheelchair restraint kits Fit and use Fitting and using retractor as front tie-down - Rail Fitting and using retractor as rear tie-down - Rail Fitting and using retractor as front tie-down - Solo Fitting and using retractor as rear tie-down - Solo Fitting and using retractor as front tie-down - Bolted...
Retractable tie downs (TOR) Safety information Limitation of use The development of BraunAbility kits is a continuous process. Applications are added on a regular basis. For more details contact BraunAbility or look on the BraunAbility website.
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) SQE16MK T-SQE16MK RQE16MK T-RQE16MK...
Retractable tie downs (TOR) General guidance • Wheelchair Accessories that have not been approved by the Wheelchair Manufacturer must be removed from the wheelchair and secured in the vehicle during transport to reduce the potential for injury. Refer to ‘Instructions For Use in Transport’ provided with the wheelchair or contact wheelchair manufacturer for further guidance.
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• The equipment has been tested in a configuration recommended by BraunAbility and any deviation from the recommendations here is the responsibility of the installer/user. • The rail and Solo floor anchors will have been installed in the vehicle in accordance with their own and the vehicle converter’s instruction.
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) Before installing and using the TOR HD Quattro Express wheelchair tie-down • Ensure that the wheelchair is correctly maintained and that the settings of any adjustable parts are made according to ‘Instructions for Use in Transport’.
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) • Wheelchair users, their caregivers and family are advised to check vehicle specifications to ensure that sufficient floor space is available to accommodate the wheelchair and tie-down system. These distances are based upon the desire to maintain clear zones for potential head excursions of occupants provided with both upper and lower torso restraints.
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) Fit and use TOR HD Quattro Express Rail floor - front wheelchair tie-down When using TOR heavy duty Quattro Express tie-down with karabiners, Removing the TOR HD Quattro ensure the karabiner gates are facing outwards, (Fig 1A).
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) Figure 2 Figure 3 Wheelchair reference plane Figure 1 Front securement points 40° 60° 25° 25° 300mm Figure 6 (12in) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW Figure 4 Figure 5...
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) Fit and use TOR HD Quattro Express Rail floor - rear wheelchair tie-down Install each rear retractor with the karabiners facing outboard, (Fig. 1A). Align Removing the TOR HD Quattro the ATF feet with the cut out sections of the rail. Press down on the ribbed part Express wheelchair tie-down of the ATF, (Fig.
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) Figure 2 Figure 3 Wheelchair Figure 1 reference plane Rear securement points 30° 45° 300mm 10° (12in) 10° REAR VIEW SIDE VIEW NOTE Note that angles indicated are obtained by projecting the angle of each tie-down strap Figure 8 onto a vertical plane parallel to the wheelchair reference plane (side view) or onto a vertical plane that is perpendicular to the wheelchair reference plane (rear view).
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) Fit and use TOR HD Quattro Express Solo floor anchor - front wheelchair tie-down Removing the TOR HD Quattro When using TOR heavy duty Quattro Express tie-downs with karabiners, ensure that the karabiner gates face outwards, (Fig. 10A)
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) B - rotate 90° A - slide on Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Wheelchair reference plane Figure 3 Front securement points 40° 60° 25° 25° 300mm Figure 6 (12in) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW Figure 4 Figure 5...
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) Fit and use TOR HD Quattro Express Solo floor anchor - rear wheelchair tie-down When placing the TOR heavy duty Quattro Express tie-down with karabiners Removing the TOR HD Quattro behind the wheelchair, ensure that the karabiner gates are facing outwards, Express wheelchair tie-down (Fig.
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) B - rotate 90° A - slide on Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Wheelchair reference Figure 3 plane Rear securement points 30° 45° 300mm 10° (12in) 10° REAR VIEW SIDE VIEW NOTE Note that angles indicated are obtained by projecting the angle of each tie-down strap Figure 8 onto a vertical plane parallel to the wheelchair reference plane (side view) or onto a vertical plane that is perpendicular to the wheelchair reference plane (rear view).
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) Fit and use TOR HD Quattro Express Bolted - front wheelchair tie-down Removing the TOR HD Quattro Bolted wheelchair tie-downs will have been installed in the vehicle in Express wheelchair tie-down accordance with our own and the vehicle converter’s instruction. Note: if...
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) Figure 13 Figure 3 Wheelchair reference plane Front securement points 40° 60° 25° 25° 300mm Figure 6 (12in) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW Figure 4 Figure 5...
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) Fit and use TOR HD Quattro Express Bolted - rear wheelchair tie-down Removing the TOR HD Quattro Bolted wheelchair tie-downs will have been installed in the vehicle in Express wheelchair tie-down accordance with our own and the vehicle converter’s instruction. Note: if...
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Retractable tie downs (TOR) Figure 13 Figure 3 Wheelchair reference plane Rear securement points 30° 45° 300mm 10° (12in) 10° REAR VIEW SIDE VIEW NOTE Note that angles indicated are obtained by projecting the angle of each tie-down strap Figure 8 onto a vertical plane parallel to the wheelchair reference plane (side view) or onto a vertical plane that is perpendicular to the wheelchair reference plane (rear view).
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• If the vehicle is involved in an accident when any restraints are deployed, remove them from service and replace immediately. If in doubt please contact BraunAbility.
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Declaration of conformity Manufacturer / Conforms to applicable paragraphs in the following Directives, Standards and Regulations / BraunAbility UK Ltd Unwin House 214/2013/ EU Paragraphs 2.3.1 and 2.3.2 The Horseshoe Coat Road ISO 10542:2012 Martock, Somerset, TA12 6EY, RESNA WC-4 2012 Section 18 R.107.06...