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Instructions for fitting and use

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  • Page 1 KIT 1, 2, 3, 4 User Manual Instructions for fitting and use...
  • Page 2 KIT 1,2,3 & 4 Thank you for choosing KIT 1, 2, 3 & 4 from BraunAbility! The following manual is an important part of the product, providing you with information on how to achieve maximum performance and safe operation. Keep the manual in a safe place so that you can refer to it when necessary.
  • Page 3 KIT 1,2,3 & 4 Safety information Limitations of use General guidance Before using the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits Fit and use Fitting the wheelchair and occupant restraint kits 10-15 Front tie-downs Rear tie-downs Occupant restraints After care Equipment storage and maintenance Warranty “Declaration of conformity”...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    KIT 1,2,3 & 4 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.
  • Page 5 KIT 1,2,3 & 4 Kit 1 Kit 2 Kit 3 Kit 4...

  • Page 6: General Guidance

    KIT 1,2,3 & 4 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.
  • Page 7 • The equipment has been tested in a configuration similar to that recommended by BraunAbility, and any deviation from the recommendations here is the responsibility of the installer/user.
  • Page 8 KIT 1,2,3 & 4 Before using the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits • 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.
  • Page 9 KIT 1,2,3 & 4 • Wheelchair users, their carers 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.
  • Page 10 KIT 1,2,3 & 4 Fit and use Using the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits Front tie-downs Removing the rear tie-down The rail will have been installed in the vehicle in accordance with our own and the vehicle converter’s instruction. Position the wheelchair within the vehicle IMPORTANT: First remove the rear as required.
  • Page 11 KIT 1,2,3 & 4 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4...
  • Page 12 KIT 1,2,3 & 4 Fit and use Using the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits Rear Tie-downs Removing the rear tie-down Select rear webbing tie-down so that the karabiner gates face outboard from the wheelchair, (Fig 5). If using a tongue and buckle wheelchair attachment, Release the webbing tension either strap can be selected for either side.
  • Page 13 KIT 1,2,3 & 4 Figure 1 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 4 Figure 7 Figure 8...
  • Page 14 KIT 1,2,3 & 4 Fit and use Using the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits Occupant restraints Unwin recommends the use of a 3 point occupant restraint system to provide greater protection in case of an impact. However we also recognise that some vehicle layout/designs or specific postural or medical conditions do not allow that style of seatbelts to be used easily.
  • Page 15 KIT 1,2,3 & 4 Figure 11 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 12...
  • Page 16 KIT 1,2,3 & 4 After care Equipment storage and maintenance • Store the restraint safely off the floor to avoid damage and ensure that it cannot become a projectile in an accident. This can be achieved by using wall mounted storage bag such as SLR111.

  • Page 17: Warranty

    BraunAbility products when used in conjunction with such jointly tested systems. For further details on specific applications please contact the Sales Office. In other situations, using BraunAbility products, for which BraunAbility has not participated in a joint test program, a limited BraunAbility warranty will apply.

  • Page 18: Declaration Of Conformity

    The Horseshoe Coat Road ISO 10542:2012 Martock, Somerset, UK RESNA WC-4 2012 Section 18 R.107.06 Phone: +44 1935 827740 2007/46/EC E-mail: sales.uk@braunability.eu www.braunability.eu BraunAbility, Martock, 13 March 2019 Declares that the products / KIT1, KIT2, KIT3, KIT4 Rob Butcher Director of Engineering...
  • Page 19 Accredited by URS as testing laboratory in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Quality system certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2008 Illustrations, descriptions and specifications in the user manual are based on current product information. BraunAbility UK Ltd reserves the right to make alterations without previous notice. © 2019 BraunAbility UK Ltd...
  • Page 20 BraunAbility UK Ltd Unwin House Phone: +44 1935 827 740 The Horseshoe, Coat Road E-mail: info@braunability.eu Martock, Somerset, UK www.braunability.eu...

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