BraunAbility KIT 1 User manual

KIT 1, 2, 3, 4
User Manual
EN Instructions for tting and use

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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.
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Safe vehicle adaptation solutions
For your safety BraunAbility products are
designed and tested according to current
directives and standards.

Safety information
Fit and use
After care
Limitations of use
General guidance
Before using the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits
Fitting the wheelchair and occupant restraint kits
Front tie-downs
Rear tie-downs
Occupant restraints
Equipment storage and maintenance
Warranty
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Index
“Declaration of conformity” at the end of the manual.

Limitation of use
Safety information
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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Kit 1 Kit 2
Kit 3 Kit 4
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Safety information

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.
• These wheelchair tie-downs comply with all applicable requirements of ISO 10542,
including a 48km/h, 20g frontal impact test using a forward facing 85kg surrogate
wheelchair and an ATD (test dummy) with a mass of 76.3kg. The test dummy was
restrained by both a pelvic and upper-torso restraint. Use of a pelvic only belt may
compromise the performance of the WTORS system and should be avoided.
• If the installation is to be used with an occupant head rest anchored to the vehicle, then
a vehicle-anchored back rest must be provided to minimise rearward deection of the
wheelchair seatback, preventing neck injury.
• Regular inspection of all parts is recommended and the equipment should be used only if
all components are in good condition.
• Warning: protect webbing from contacting sharp edges and corners. Replace equipment
if the webbing does becomes cut, contaminated or frayed.
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• Any restraints which have been subjected to a crash situation from which the vehicle must
be towed, should, in the interest of safety, be replaced.
• Do not attempt to modify the equipment. For further advice on the installation and use of
this tie-down, please contact BraunAbility. Please read this manual fully before use.
• Avoid contact with corrosive liquids. Care should be taken to prevent contamination of the
webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals.
• The tie-down anchorages should be installed by an experienced technician/vehicle
converter. Anchorages should not be installed into unsound materials such as corroded
metal, wood, plastic and bre glass panels, without additional and suitable reinforcement.
• The equipment has been tested in a conguration similar to that recommended by
BraunAbility, and any deviation from the recommendations here is the responsibility of the
installer/user.
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Safety information

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.
• Extra care must be exercised when using vehicle boarding aids such as passenger lifts or
ramps during the loading process. Refer to ‘Instructions For Use’ for information on safe
slopes.
• Position the wheelchair facing forward - centrally in the designated region of the vehicle.
Ensure the wheelchair brakes are applied.
• To minimise the potential for head injuries in an impact, allow a clear space of at least 400
mm behind and 650 mm, (FCZ, front clear zone), in front of the head of the wheelchair
user, (Fig A). The shoulder belt anchorage must be roof or side-wall anchored at a height
level such that the belt webbing passes over the midpoint of the occupant shoulder and
at a height that is at or just above the level of the occupants shoulders so as not to impose
downward loads on the spine.
• A height provision (HHT) ranging from 1000mm to 1550mm should be made, depending
on the size of the passenger. There should also be 200 mm of clear space either side of
the wheelchair centre line. If these clear space dimensions cannot be provided then any
should be adequately padded and comply with impact performance requirements of
ECE Regulation 21 ‘FMVSS 201’. All vehicle padding should comply with the ammability
requirements of ECE Regulation 118 ‘FMVSS 302’.
Note: seated head
height (HHT)
ranges from as low
as 1000mm for a
6-year-old child to
1550mm for a tall
adult.
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• Wheelchair users, their carers and family are advised to check vehicle
specications to ensure that sufcient oor 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.
• Users of heavy powered wheelchairs are also advised to check vehicle
carrying capacity. If in doubt consult the vehicle supplier for further
details.
• Any airbag, as tted to the vehicle, shall be used only as a
supplementary occupant restraint if designed to be used in
combination with the wheelchair tie-down.
• Installers of this tie-down should take note of any vehicle airbag
position when planning the installation. Airbags can cause serious
injury if a wheelchair-seated occupant is seated too close to an airbag
position. If in doubt contact the vehicle manufacturer or your National
Automotive Regulatory Body for advice.
Figure A
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Safety information

Using the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits
Fit and use
Front tie-downs
1. 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
as required.
2. Install the front tie-down ATF (aluminium track tting) into the front rail by
aligning the ATF feet with the cut-out sections of the rail, and locate into the
rail, (Fig 1).
3. Press down on the ribbed part of the ATF, (Fig 1A), and push rmly towards the
wheelchair until the yellow plunger drops and locks into the rail.
4. Install the second front tie-down ATF in the same way, ensuring that each
tting is opposite each other, if using rail lengths which have adjustability in
ATF positioning.
5. Press the red buckle button(s) to release the webbed tongue, extend and
pass around each of the front wheelchair frame tie-down points, (Fig 2), (some
wheelchairs will indicate these tie-down positions, Fig 3). Reconnect the
tongue back into the buckle, creating an angle of around 40 to 60° within the
front view zone, (Fig 4).
6. Release the wheelchair brakes and pull back to tension the front tie-downs.
Re-apply the brakes.
Removing the rear tie-down
IMPORTANT: First remove the rear
tie-downs, as instructed on pages 12
and 13.
1. Once the rear tie-downs have
been removed, press the red
buckle release button to release
the webbed tongue. Pass back
through the front wheelchair frame
tie-down points and return the
tongue to the buckle.
2. Lift the ATF yellow plunger fully
and slide back away from the
wheelchair to align the ATF feet
with the rail cut-outs, lift away from
the rail.
Note: in an emergency, the front
tie-downs can be released from
the wheelchair without the need
to slacken the rears by simply
pressing the red buckle release
button.
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Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 2
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Fit and use

Using the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits
Fit and use
Rear Tie-downs
1. 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,
either strap can be selected for either side.
2. Attach each tie-down into the oor by aligning the ATF feet with the cut-out
sections of the rail, (Fig 1). Note: the yellow plungers must face toward the
rear of the vehicle. Press down on the ribbed part of the ATF, (Fig 1A) and push
rmly towards the wheelchair until the yellow plunger drops and locks into
the rail. Install the second rear tie-down ATF in the same way, ensuring that
each tting is opposite each other, if using rail lengths with adjustability in ATF
positioning.
3. Remove the webbing from the Velcro patch and release the over-centre
buckle.
4. Attach the karabiner or the tongue and buckle xing to the wheelchair main
frame to create an angle of about 30 to 45° within the rear view zone, (Fig 6).
(Some chairs will indicate this tie-down position, Fig 7). If using tongue and
buckle, press the red buckle button(s) to release the webbed tongue(s), extend
and pass around each of the wheelchair frame tie-down points, reconnect the
tongue back into the buckle.
5. Pull the webbing through the over-centre buckle until it is tight. With the free
hand, begin to close the buckle. Once the webbing is retained, fully close the
buckle using both hands, (Fig 8). Re-secure the Velcro to prevent the loose
end from becoming a tripping hazard.
6. An occupant restraint should now be tted.
Removing the rear tie-down
1. Release the webbing tension
in each rear side by pressing
the silver release on the over-
centre buckles and detach
the karabiner(s) or tongue and
buckle arrangement from the
wheelchair frame.
2. Lift the ATF yellow plunger fully
and slide back away from the
wheelchair to align the ATF feet
with the rail cut-outs, lift away
from the rail.
3. Now move to the front of the
wheelchair and release the tie-
downs as instructed on pages
10 and 11.
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Figure 1 Figure 5
Figure 4
Figure 7
Figure 6
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Figure 8
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Fit and use

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 specic postural or medical conditions do not allow that
style of seatbelts to be used easily. This system is not ISO 10542 compliant if used in 2 point conguration.
Before tting the occupant restraint, ensure that the reversible stalk orange button is facing outside in relation to the
wheelchair. If the reversible stalk orange button faces inside, turn the stalk 180º to sit in the right position.
In accordance with International regulations, standard Unwin occupant restraints are designed to be used for
passengers weighing 22kg or above. If the passenger weighs less than 22kg, Unwin recommend that a suitable, and
appropriately tested child restraint seat is used. This may involve a secondary seat belt restraint as recommended by
the original seat manufacturer.
1. Where applicable, position the third point xing into the cant rail, (Fig 9), so that it is vertically above the inertia reel
casing xed onto the oor xing. Unfasten the tongue and buckle.
2. Pull the black webbing upwards and unfasten the tongue from the grey webbing buckle.
3. Position the black webbing to form the lap belt and insert the tongue into the buckle stalk, (Fig 10).
4. Ensure that the lap belt lays low on the pelvis of the occupant, running as close as possible over the hips on both
sides.
5. Where applicable, remove the black plastic cover on the grey shoulder belt tongue and t into the third point
xing (Fig 9).
6. Position the grey webbing to form the shoulder belt and insert the buckle into the black lap belt tongue.
7. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt to clear the occupant’s shoulder by approximately 25mm - 1 inch, (Fig 11).
8. The lap belt anchor points should be positioned to achieve belt angles of 30° or more to the horizontal and preferably
between 45° and 75° in order to t low across the pelvis reducing the possibility of the belt loading the abdomen,
(Fig 12). The pelvic restraint is designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body and should be worn low across
the front of the pelvis with any junctions between the pelvic and shoulder restraints located near the wearers hips.
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Figure 12
Figure 10
Figure 11 Figure 9
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Equipment storage and maintenance
After care
• Store the restraint safely off the oor 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.
• Regularly inspect the wheelchair restraint systems for damage, wear
or malfunction. If any problems are identied replace it immediately.
• When not in use, keep loose occupant webbing ends connected
to their corresponding buckle sleeves, etc, to prevent them from
becoming tripping hazards and from ailing around when the vehicle
is in motion.
• All webbing and components can be cleaned as necessary, but care
should be taken to prevent contamination of the webbings with
polishes, oils and chemicals, particularly battery acid.
• To clean the straps use warm soapy water and a clean soft cloth. Rinse
with clear water and allow to air dry. To disinfect, use a mild spray
disinfectant and do not use products containing bleach. Important:
when cleaning or disinfecting, do not immerse or ood buckles,
karabiners ttings or oor anchors in the disinfectant or water.
• 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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After care
Warranty
BraunAbility products are extensively tested using BraunAbility
anchorage systems, and our full warranty normally only applies
to BraunAbility equipment when used with BraunAbility branded
anchorages or as instructed.
BraunAbility have also participated in test programs with other
manufacturers anchorage products and will support warranty on the
BraunAbility products when used in conjunction with such jointly tested
systems.
For further details on specic applications please contact the Sales Ofce.
In other situations, using BraunAbility products, for which BraunAbility
has not participated in a joint test program, a limited BraunAbility
warranty will apply.
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After care

Declaration of conformity
Conforms to following directives
standards and regulations /
214/2014/EU Paragraphs 2.3.1 and 2.3.2
ISO 10542:2012
RESNA WC-4 2012 Section 18
R.107.06
2007/46/EC
BraunAbility, Martock, 13 March 2019
Rob Butcher
Director of Engineering
Manufacturer /
BraunAbility UK Ltd.
Unwin House
The Horseshoe Coat Road
Martock, Somerset, UK
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.braunability.eu
Declares that the products /
KIT1, KIT2, KIT3, KIT4

Accredited by URS as testing laboratory in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2005
Quality system certied in accordance with ISO 9001:2008
Illustrations, descriptions and specications 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

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BraunAbility UK Ltd
Unwin House
The Horseshoe, Coat Road
Martock, Somerset, UK
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.braunability.eu