OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL EXTRAS Operating the ramp and access WInch Folding the three seat bench Rear parkIng sensors Electric reels Addendum Rear restraints Wiring diagrams Rear seat belts After Sales Support Alighting the vehicle PAS 2012 Tyre inflator ServIce and MaIntenance IMPORTANT Due to the design of the fuel tank the gauge will only ever read 3/4 full when the tank is full.
F OR D CO N N E C T F LA ME | OPERATING THE RAMP 1. Ensure there is sufficient access space behind the vehicle to 5. Using the grab handle unfold the ramp until it sits flat open the tailgate and operate the ramp. and is touching the floor.
THREE SEAT REAR BENCH | FO R D C O NNE C T FL A M E To fold the seat forward to create additional wheelchair space 4. Once the seat is folded forward use the stays to keep the follow these steps: seat secure.
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F ORD C ON N EC T F LAME | THREE SEAT REAR BENCH 1. To secure the seat, once its folded, use the stay to lock the seat in the upright position. .2. Both single and double seats have their own seat stay. Ensure BOTH seat stays are in place to secure both seats.
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THREE SEAT REAR BENCH | FO R D C O NN E CT FL A M E 1. The seats sit on the bracket in the floor. With both seats folded up and secured on their individual seat stays the floor bracket can be removed.
F ORD C ON N EC T F LAME | ELECTRIC REELS 1. Position the wheelchair at the foot of the ramp and apply the CONNECT THE BELTS brakes. ONTO THE WHEELCHAIR 2. Switch on the electric reels by pressing the button by the rear tailgate.
REAR RESTRAINTS | F OR D C ONN EC T FL AM E 1. Insert the bolt head on the underside of the restraint into the 3. Ensure you PUSH the restraint forward in the socket to lock it socket on the floor at a 90 angle.
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F ORD C ON N EC T F LAME | REAR RESTRAINTS 1. With both restraints in place in the floor you can attach the 5. To release the belts press “PRESS” and belts will come straps to the wheelchair. undone.
REAR SEAT BELT | FOR D C ON NE CT FL A M E 1. With the wheelchair passenger secured with the restraints use the lap and diagonal safety belt. 2. Insert the belt into the floor mounted socket...
F OR D CO N N E C T F LA ME | ALIGHTING THE VEHICLE 1. Switch on the electric reels. 2. Remove the rear restraints. 3. Move the wheelchair forwards slightly (e.g 2-3”, 5-7cm). This will release the safety latches. Guide the wheelchair carefully down the ramp.
TYRE INFLATOR | F OR D C ON N EC T FL A M E Your Ford Connect FLAME/FLAME+ comes with a tyre inflator which you will find under the front seat. Information about using the ContiComfortKit can be found in the ContiComfortKit manual which comes with the vehicle.
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OPTIONAL EXTRAS This section features the most popular optional extras. The majority of optional extras will come supplied with a manufacturers product manual. This section is designed to be a brief summary. For full details please refer to manufacturers product manual.
WINCH | FOR D CO NN EC T FL A M E A winch is an option available to assist heavier wheelchairs up and down the ramp. The winch is not to be used as a method of restraining a wheelchair when the car is in motion. 1.
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F OR D CO N N E C T F LAME | ALIGHTING THE VEHICLE USING THE WINCH 4. Use the remote fob to operate the winch 5. Release wheelchair brakes and guide wheelchair into the car whilst operating the remote fob. Always take care to avoid contact with the winch and the occupants feet.
FUSE LOCATION TYPE OF WAV: Electric reels Connected to the The Ford Connect FLAME/FLAME+ is categorised as an AWAV battery under the (Assisted wheelchair access vehicle) bonnet HOW TO SOURCE PARTS: Replacement parts used in the conversion of this vehicle can be sourced from GM Coachwork.
AFTER SALES SUPPORT | FO R D C O NNE C T F L AM E If you are considering upgrading your vehicle then please talk to one of our Mobility Advisors about WARRANTY AND BREAKDOWN the possibility of part exchanging your old vehicle for a new model.
F OR D CO N N E C T F LA ME | PAS2012 INFORMATION FEATURE VARIANT/VERSION WHEELCHAIR ACCESS ENTRANCE DIMENSIONS Both Width (mm) Height (mm) 1417 DESIGNATED TRAVELLING POSITION Both - fixed Row 2 OEM seats SWB - Row 2 seats removed Width (mm) Length (mm) 1626...
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PAS2012 INFORMATION | FO R D CO NN E C T F L A M E FEATURE PARAMETER VALUE Attachment method Permanent Max ramp projection when deployed (mm) 1175 Max permitted front axle weight (kg) 1175 1225 Max permitted rear axle weight (kg) 1250 1275 Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
F ORD C ON N EC T F LAME | When trying to exit the vehicle the straps do not release. Ensure that the switch for the electric reels is on and the red LED lights up. Further check that the straps are not twisted at all and there is no dirt in the housings for the electric reels, occasional vacuuming can help ensure this does not happen.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE | F OR D C ONN EC T FL A M E If your WAV has been purchased VAT exempt, all subsequent Our Customer Care Department is very experienced and they are responsible for ensuring you have the finest possible repairs, maintenance and parts relating to that vehicle may be VAT free and an exemption form must be completed in each service throughout the life of your vehicle.
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GET IN TOUCH t: 01626 853050 e: sales@gmmobility.co.uk w: www.gmmobility.co.uk Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information and details contained in this brochure were accurate at the time of going to press March 2019. However the company reserves the right, whilst preserving the essential characteristics of the models described, to introduce at any time modifications, changes of details, equipment or accessories.
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