BraunAbility Nissan NV200 Taxi User manual
Nissan NV200 Taxi
Rear Entry
Wheelchair
Accessible Vehicle
503134 Rev A
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The BraunAbility®employee family thanks you for purchasing your new
wheelchair accessible vehicle. We design and build each BraunAbility®
vehicle for reliability, quality and safety. Our founder, Ralph Braun,
instilled that ethic from day one, and we live by that commitment today.
This manual includes operating instructions, safety precautions and
maintenance procedures for your new vehicle. As long as it's properly
maintained and operated, your BraunAbility®vehicle will provide mobility
freedom for years.
Thank you again for your business, and enjoy your independence!
Sincerely,
The BraunAbility®Family
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CONTENTS
Wheelchair Tiedown and
Occupant Restraint ....................................18, 19
Maintenance .................................................. 20, 21
Towing .................................................................. 22
Transporting ........................................................ 22
Reporting Safety Defects ................................... 23
Warranty .......................................................... 24-32
Warranty and Registration Instructions ............. 2
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Features ............................................................. 4, 5
Safety Precautions ................................................ 6
Operation
Before Operation .............................................. 7
Entrance Lighting .............................................. 7
Rear Door Operation ........................................ 7
Operating Instructions - Load ....................... 8, 9
Operating Instructions - Unload ................ 10, 11
Simple Stow Ramp
Operation Safety ....................................... 12, 13
Ramp Passenger Safety ............................ 14-16
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Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION
Examine your vehicle for any damage. Should any
damage have occurred during delivery, notify the
carrier at once with any claims.
Review the service agreement, delivery checklist
and warranty registration form with your sales repre-
sentative. The form must be signed by the con-
sumer and retailer. A hard copy is available upon
request.
The warranty registration form must be processed
electronically by the sales representative to activate
the warranty. See the Warranty for detailed terms
and provisions applicable to this vehicle.
Record the last eight digits of the vehicle identica-
tion number (VIN) in the space provided for future
reference. This information must be provided when
ling a warranty claim or ordering parts.
M ob il i t y Con v e r sio n S e rv i ce A gr e e m e n t
Ve hicl e D e l iv e r y Ch e ckli st
W a r r a n t y Re g is t ra t i on
Cust om er Name Web Refer r al Code
Add re ss City Sta t e Zip
Phone Emai l
VI N ( la st 8 ) Dat e of Pu rch as e
TH E BRA UN CO RPO RATI O N M OBI LI T Y CON VER SI ON SER VI CE A GREEM EN T
This agr ee m en t is int en d ed to cla ri fy t h e se rv i ce r es pon si bi li ti es to th e Bra un m ob il it y con v er sio n aft er t h e i ni t ial de liv er y of t he
veh icl e. Th i s a g r ee m e n t sh a ll b e ex e cu t e d an d e le ct r o n ic al l y sub m i t t e d to Br a u n w i t h ea ch co n ve r s io n sa le .
List ed bel ow is th e iden t if ic at io n of th e B ra un au t ho r ized sel li ng Mob il it y Ret ail er , and t he Br au n a ut h or i zed loc al serv i cin g
Mobi li t y Reta ile r wh o has agr eed t o s er vice t he mob ili ty co nv ersi on p or ti on of t his v eh icle p er t he a ppl icab le Br aun se rv ice
ma nu al s an d g u ide lin es.
By s ig ni ng be low , t he pu rc ha ser of t he m obi li t y con ve rs ion ack n ow le dg es th e a do pt i on of th e loca l se rv i cin g Mobi li t y Re t ail er as
th e pr im ar y pr ov ide r of ser vi ce fo r t he m obi lit y conv ersi on p or ti on of t his v eh icle . Al l loc al ser vi cing r et aile rs m ust b e an
aut h or i zed Bra un Mob il it y Ser v ice ex cel len ce Reta il er ( MSE- cer t if ie d i n veh i cle con ve rs ion s) .
Shou ld t he o wn er of t he m obilit y co nv er sion re qu ire s erv ice o ut sid e th e loca l ser vi cing ar ea, t hey m ay t ake t he mob ili ty
conv e rs ion t o any Br au n a ut h or i zed m ob ili t y con v er sio n r e t ail er lo cat ed wi t h in th e Unit e d S ta t es. I f th e own er n eed s a ssis t an ce
in iden t i fy in g a lo cal ser v ici ng m ob il it y r et ai ler , t he y ma y eit h er cal l 1 - 8 0 0- THE- LI FT, or che ck t he Bra un w ebs it e at :
ww w. br au nab ili ty .co m.
Not e: T hi s ag r eem e nt o nl y app li es t o t he ser vi cin g of th e B ra un m ob il it y con v er sio n . Ancil la ry eq u ipm e nt , su ch as t ie do wn s o r
han d con t ro ls, w ill be th e resp o nsi bi li t y o f th e mo bi lit y r et a ile r th at i nst a lle d th ose pr od u ct s an d wi ll not b e co v er ed un de r th e
Bra un m ob il it y con v er sio n war r an t y . If t he r e ar e issu es r e lat i ng t o t h e c ha ssi s an d/ o r con v er sio n, it w ou ld be in th e b est i nt e re st
of th e m o bi li t y veh ic le own er t o cont a ct t he Bra un au t ho r ize d l oca l s er vi cin g Mobi li ty Ret ai ler l ist ed be low b ef ore t ak in g th e
veh ic le to th ei r loca l c ar de ale r.
Reta iler S ign at ur e
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Se ll in g Mo b il it y Re t a i le r w i ll be t h e se r vi ci n g c om p a n y
Se ll in g Mo b il it y V e hi cl e Re t a il e r
Nam e Deal er #
Addr ess
City Sta t e Zip
Phone
Th e fo llo w in g co m pa ny t o pr ov id e se rv ic e:
Loca l Se r vi ci n g Mo bi l it y Re t a i le r
Nam e Deal er #
Addr ess
City Sta t e Zip
Phone
Ext e r i or
Ext er io r clean an d dam a ge - fr ee
Spar e t ire a nd j ack lo cat ion
Oper at i on of re m ot e cont r o l
Magn et i c en t r y (i f app li cab le)
Ext er io r act iv at i on of pow e r d oo r , kn eel in g a n d r am p
Manu al op er ati on of d oor an d ra m p fr om e xt eri or
In t er io r
I n t e r io r
Gaug es a nd in st r u m en ta t io n
Locat i on of int e ri or sw it ch es to op er at e access ibl e
fea tu res
Manu al op er ati on of d oor an d ra m p fr om i nt eri or
Oper at i on of ti e- d ow n s
Oper at ion o f ro ll & t um bl e seat ing ( if ap pli cab le)
Oper at i on of seat b elt s
Locat io n of Br aun c ont r olle r
Add i t io n a l
Revie w bo th OEM and Br au n own er 's m anu als
Expl ain t he Toyot a Servi ce Exch ang e I nfo rm ation
Progr a m ( Toy ot a Chass is O nl y)
Expl ain r ecom m e nd ed pr eve nt i ve ma in t ena nce an d
serv ice schedu les
Expl ain p ro ced ur es fo r war r an t y rep ai r wo rk
In f or m Cust om e r of deal er shi p serv i ce h ou rs
Adv ise Cust om er t o rec eiv e and m ai nt a in a si gn ed
reco r d o f a ll serv ic e w or k per f orm e d
Com pl et e a nd r et ur n wa r ra nt y r eg ist r at i on t o a ct iv at e
war r an t y
List all af te rm a rk et eq u ipm e nt . Use b ra nd na m es a nd
mo del nu m be rs wh er e p ossi bl e
I h ere by a ckn ow led ge t hat t he m obili ty de vic es app lica ble t o my v ehi cle ha ve b een d em on str at ed f or m e, and I f ull y un de rst an d
and can op er at e th is equ ip m en t . I hav e bee n a dv i sed th at w h eel cha ir s m a y not m a in ta in t he ir in t eg ri t y in th e e ve nt o f a
coll isio n. I h er eby r elea se an d hol d ha rm les s th e Ori gin al Veh icl e Manu fa ctu re r, Th e Br aun Co rp ora ti on, an d it s in dep end ent
deal er s fr om an y li abi lit y asso cia t ed wi th in j u ry t o my p er son an d p r op er t y as a res ul t of m y use o f a w he el cha ir du r in g a
coll isio n. I h av e rea d and u nd erst an d th is en ti re f orm , includ in g all d iscla im er s and t he Br aun fa ct ory Lim ited Wa rr ant y . A ll of
th e i nf o rm a t io n I h av e pr ov id ed is c or r ect .
Cust o m e r :
I ack no wl ed ge th at a ll it em s check e d h av e been r ev iew e d w i th
me .
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Cust om e r Sign at u r e / Dat e
Sa le s Co n su l t a nt :
All i t em s ch eck ed ha ve bee n r ev ie we d w it h t he cust o m er.
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Consu lt a nt Si gn at u r e / D at e
The deal er ag r ees t o ele ct r on ica ll y sub m it t hi s co m p let e d Mo bi li t y Conv er si on Ser vi ce Agr eem en t t o B ra un Ab il it y im m e di at el y
aft e r th e cu st om er r ev ie w ta ke s p lac e. Add it i on all y , t h e dea ler ag r ees to m ain t ai n a cop y of th is ex ecu t ed docu m e nt , w it h th e
app ro pr iat e sig nat ur es af fi xed , fo r a pe ri od of six ( 6) y ear s.
To ens ur e th at c om ple ted r ecor ds ar e m ain ta ine d by t he de ale r, Br au nAb ili ty sh all p eri odi call y au dit t h e app lica ble r ecor ds t o
det er m ine d eal er con fo rm ance. The de aler ag re es to c oop era te w it h Br au nAbi lit y i n pr ov idi ng co pie s of t hes e reco rd s. Failu re t o
com pl y wit h t hes e ter ms m ay n ull ify a ny ob lig at io n th at Br au n Abi lit y m a y h a ve to pa y war r an t y clai m s s ub m it t ed by t h e d eal er .
I ac kn ow ledg e t he ab ove a gr eem en t.
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INTRODUCTION
BraunAbility®wheelchair acces-
sible vehicles are designed to
provide mobility independence
for wheelchair passengers.
Familiarity with proper operation
and maintenance procedures will
help ensure safe, trouble free
operation.
We encourage transit personnel
(drivers and wheelchair atten-
dants) to review the material
contained in this manual with
your sales representative, before
attempting operation. Any ques-
tions or concerns can be ad-
dressed at that time.
This manual addresses standard
features as well as options. Refer
to the instructions applicable
for your vehicle, and disregard
information that does not apply.
Contact Customer Care at 1-800-
488-0359 if any of this information
is not understood.
Store this manual in the vehicle
along with your OEM owner’s
manual.
If you experience an operation
problem or there is any sign of
wear, damage, or other abnor-
mal condition, contact your sales
representative or call 1-800-488-
0359. One of our Customer Care
representatives will direct you to
an authorized service center.
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Floor Plan: Lowered oor with
single wheelchair position. The
Simple StowTM ramp allows 2nd
row bench seat occupancy and
luggage space at rear when the
ramp is not in use. See Figure 1.
Lowered Floor: This feature
provides additional headroom and
reduces the slope of the ramp
when deployed.
Ground Clearance: The lowered
oor results in reduced ground
clearance. Be aware of limited
ground clearance.
Rear Doors: Manual rear doors
provide an ADA-compliant 58-3/4”
vertical opening (with interlock and
entrance lighting).
Ramp: The rear entry wheelchair
accessible vehicle features an
ADA-compliant bi-fold manually
operated Simple StowTM ramp (30"
usable width).
Entrance/Ramp Lighting: ADA-
compliant entrance/ramp lighting
that functions in sync with the
OEM interior lights (activated
by doors, rear doors or dimmer
control).
Forward-Facing Wheelchair Tie-
down and Occupant Restraint
System: Floor pockets and front
power retractor belts (anchorage
points) provided in the lowered
oor area can be utilized for re-
straint of a wheelchair passenger.
See Figure 2 on page 17 for Slide
N’ Click pocket and power retrac-
tor (anchorage point) locations
and wheelchair positions.
FEATURES
One Forward-Facing Wheelchair
Tiedown and Occupant Restraint
Belt Kit is supplied for the tie down
of one wheelchair and restraint
of an occupant. The belt/tiedown
kit is used in conjunction with the
oor pockets and power retractors
(anchorage points).
Refer to Q’Straint Securement
System Use and Care Manual for
instructions.
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FEATURES
Simple Stow
Bi-fold Ramp
Lowered
Floor
Fold & Tumble
2nd Row Seat
Bridge Plate
Figure 1
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Safety Symbols
SAFETY FIRST! Know That....
C
This symbol indicates
important information
regarding how to
avoid a hazard-
ous situation that
could result in minor
personal injury or
property damage.
A
supple-
ments (if included), is provided
for your safety. Familiarity with
proper operation instructions
as well as proper maintenance
procedures are necessary to en-
sure safe, trouble free operation.
Safety precautions are provided
to identify potentially hazardous
situations and provide instruction
on how to avoid them.
All information contained
in this manual and B
This symbol indicates
important safety in-
formation regarding a
potentially hazardous
situation that could
result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
DNote: Additional information provided to help clarify or detail a specic subject.
These symbols will appear throughout this manual and may appear on labels posted on your vehicle.
Recognize the seriousness of this information.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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OPERATION
Before Operation
Before utilizing conver-
sion features, park the
vehicle on a level surface
away from vehicular
trafc. Place the vehicle
transmission in Park
and engage the parking
brake.
OPERATION
Entrance Lighting
Entrance lighting func-
tions in sync with the
OEM interior lights (acti-
vated by doors, lift gate
or dimmer control).
Rear Door Operation
Rear door operation has
not been affected by the
conversion. Refer to the
OEM manual for rear
door procedures.
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OPERATIONOPERATION
Deploy Ramp
1. Open rear doors.
2. Pull (lift) yellow handle and
carefully lower tailgate. See
Photos 1-4.
3. Use ramp hand hold and
deploy ramp (pull ramp to
full deployed position). See
Photos 5-8.
Rotate 2nd Row Seat Forward
4. Unlatch the middle position
seat belt buckle and retract
belt into headliner (key may
be required). See Photo 9.
5. Fold all 3 headrests down
(Photo 10).
6. Fold both seat backs down
(Photos 11 and 12).
7. Release seat latches (pull
red straps). See Photos 13
and 14.
TAILGATE - Deploy & Stow
RAMP - HORIZONTAL Deploy & Stow
LOAD
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for
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OPERATION
SEAT - Rotate 2nd Row Seat Forward
RAMP - Vertical Deploy & Stow
LOAD
8. Rotate seat forward (gas
spring will latch). See
Photo 15.
Load Wheelchair Passenger
Connect Wheelchair
Tiedowns and Occupant
Restraints.
See Q’Straint Instructions.
Stow Ramp to Vertical
9. Use ramp hand hold and
stow ramp to vertical posi-
tion (lift and fold ramp to
full vertical stow position).
See Photos 16-18. Push to
ensure ramp is secured.
10. Lift and fold tailgate to ver-
tical position (Photo 19).
Ensure tailgate is fully
stowed and latched.
11. Close rear doors.
911 13 15
10 12 14
16 17 18 19
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OPERATION
Deploy Ramp
1. Open rear doors.
2. Pull (lift) yellow handle and
carefully lower tailgate (Pho-
tos 1-4).
3. Use ramp hand hold and
lower ramp to ground (unfold
ramp to full deployed posi-
tion). See Photos 6-8.
Unload Wheelchair Passenger
Disconnect Occupant Re-
straints and Wheelchair
Tiedowns.
See Q’Straint Instructions.
Deploy 2nd Row Seat to Floor
4. Pull release on gas spring.
See Photos 9 and 10.
TAILGATE - Deploy & Stow
RAMP - HORIZONTAL Deploy & Stow
UNLOAD
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OPERATION
SEAT - Deploy 2nd Row Seat to Floor
UNLOAD
RAMP - HORIZONTAL Deploy & Stow
5. Tumble (rotate) seat rear-
ward (Photo 11).
6. Deploy (raise) both seat
backs (Photo 12).
7. Deploy (raise) all 3 head-
rests. See Photo 13.
8. Pull the middle position
seat belt from headliner
and latch into seat buckle.
See Photo 14.
Stow Ramp
1. Use ramp hand hold and
stow ramp (lift and slide
ramp to full stow position).
See Photos 15-18.
2. Lift and fold tailgate to
closed position (Photos 4, 3
and 2 on page 8). Ensure
tailgate is fully stowed and
latched.
3. Close rear doors.
SEAT - Deploy 2nd Row Seat to Floor
UNLOAD
RAMP - HORIZONTAL Deploy & Stow
15 16 17 18
13
12
10 11
9
14
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OPERATION
Simple Stow Ramp Operation
Safety
Keep clear of the area in which
the ramp operates (extends,
retracts, pivots, folds and un-
folds).
Remember to use good body
mechanics when stowing and
deploying the ramp. Do not re-
lease the ramp when deploying
folding and unfolding the ramp
to and from the vertical stow
position. The ramp will free-fall.
If the ramp is in the vertical stow
position, push the ramp out from
inside the vehicle only if an as-
sistant is not available and it is
absolutely necessary. The ramp
will free-fall.
Use Hand Hold to
carefully deploy
and stow ramp.
Use Hand Hold to
carefully deploy
and stow ramp.
Deploy Stow
Keep clear of
hinge area.
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OPERATION
Provide adequate
clearance outside
of vehicle to ac-
commodate ramp.
Failure to do so may
result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Keep body
parts and
obstructions
clear of the
area in which
the ramp
operates.
Be certain there is adequate clearance outside the
vehicle before deploying the ramp. Keep clear of area
in which the ramp operates. Be certain no person or
obstruction is within the path of the ramp when deploy-
ing or stowing the ramp. Keep clear of all ramp moving
parts. Do not attempt to grip or hold the ramp sliding
and folding mechanisms during operation.
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Keep clear of
area in which
ramp operates.
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Be aware of
ramp slope.
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Be aware of
ramp slope.
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Keep clear of
area in which
ramp operates.
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OPERATION
Ramp Passenger Safety
Wheelchair passengers and attendants (when ap-
plicable), must use basic common sense and good
judgment regarding ramp safety. Each wheelchair
passenger has a unique set of physical abilities,
combined with the physical characteristics of his or
her wheelchair that dictate the method in which he or
she will enter and exit the conversion. Consequently,
the procedures for safe operation outlined in this
manual are general in nature. Wheelchair attendants
should be instructed on any special needs and/or
procedures required for safe transport of wheelchair
passengers.
Follow all safety instructions regarding torso
restraints, stability, balance, weight distribution and
use of attendants as specied in the owner’s manual
supplied with your wheelchair. Determine, establish
and practice ramp boarding and exiting procedures
under the direction of your health care professional,
your wheelchair representative, and your mobility
representative to ensure your ability to do so safely.
Never board the ramp if you or your attendant are
intoxicated. The wheelchair should be positioned
in the center of the ramp at all times. You must be
able to clearly view the ramp whenever boarding and
exiting the vehicle. The wheelchair passenger and/
or attendant must ensure the ramp is fully deployed
before exiting the vehicle.
It is the responsibil-
ity of the wheelchair
operator to enter and
exit the vehicle on
the ramp in the saf-
est manner.
Wheelchair-
Equipped Occupant
Seat Belts: Wheel-
chair passengers
should position and
buckle their wheel-
chair-equipped seat
belt (torso restraint),
Position and fasten
the wheelchair-
equipped occupant
seat belt before
loading onto the
wheelchair ramp.
Failure to do so may
result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
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OPERATION
as specied by the manufacturer,
before loading onto a wheelchair
ramp.
Different types of disabilities require
different types of wheelchairs
and different types of wheelchair-
equipped occupant restraint belt
systems (torso restraint). It is the
responsibility of the wheelchair pas-
senger to have his or her wheel-
chair equipped with an occupant restraint (seat belt)
under the direction of their health care professional.
Stabilizing Wheelchairs: Powered and manual
wheelchairs are designed to remain upright and
stable during normal operation. All activities which
involve movement in a wheelchair have an effect on
the combined center of gravity of the occupant and
wheelchair. Be aware of the ramp slope (angle). The
slope of the ramp has a direct effect on the center of
gravity. Keep in mind your center of gravity and your
ability to maintain stability and balance.
Do not operate your wheelchair on the ramp with-
out assistance if you are unable to maintain stabil-
ity and balance. Counterbalance devices (anti-
tippers) may be available from your wheelchair
representative to enhance stability and balance.
Do not tilt your wheelchair without assistance.
Operate the wheelchair at a slow and constant
speed when on the ramp. Do not accelerate sud-
denly when on the ramp. Do not raise the front
wheelchair wheels (pull wheelie) when on the
conversion ramp.
W
ARNING
Keep clear of
area in which
ramp operates.
W
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Be aware of
ramp slope.
W
ARNING
Be aware of
ramp slope.
W
ARNING
Keep clear of
area in which
ramp operates.
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OPERATION
The aid of an attendant stabilizing the wheelchair is
recommended for optimum safety. Wheelchair pas-
sengers who intend to enter and exit the vehicle with-
out the assistance of an attendant must determine
the safest and most practical method and orientation
of entering and exiting based on the physical char-
acteristics of their personal wheelchair and his or her
physical capabilities to maintain stability while the
wheelchair is in motion on the ramp.
Wheelchair Attendants: When assisting a wheel-
chair occupant, remember to use good body me-
chanics. When the wheelchair is on the ramp, the
attendant must grasp the push handles (or other)
securely. Detachable wheelchair parts such as arms
or leg rests must never be used for hand holds or lift-
ing supports. Doing so could result in the detachable
parts being inadvertently detached from the wheel-
chair resulting in possible injury to the wheelchair
occupant and/or the attendant.
Wheelchair Orientation and Securement During
Transport: The wheelchair and occupant must face
the front of the vehicle and must be secured using
the Forward-Facing Wheelchair Tiedown and Occu-
pant Restraint System when riding in the vehicle.
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Forward-Facing Wheelchair
Tiedown and Occupant
Restraint System: Floor pockets
and front power retractor belts
(anchorage points) provided in the
lowered oor area can be utilized
for restraint of a wheelchair pas-
senger. See Figure 2 for Slide N’
Click pocket and power retractor
(anchorage point) locations and
wheelchair positions.
One Forward-Facing Wheelchair
Tiedown and Occupant Restraint
Belt Kit is supplied for the tie down
of one wheelchair and restraint
of an occupant. The belt/tiedown
kit is used in conjunction with the
oor pockets and power retractors
(anchorage points).
Refer to Q’Straint Securement
System Use and Care Manual for
instructions.
OPERATION
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