BraunAbility KIT 8 User manual
KIT5 & KIT 8
User Manual
EN Instructions for tting and use
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KIT5 & KIT8
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and safe operation. Keep the manual in a safe place so that you can
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Safety information
Fit and use
After care
Limitations of use
General guidance
Fitting the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits
Front tie-downs - KIT5
Rear tie-downs - KIT5
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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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.
•
(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
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.
•
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.
•
converter. Anchorages should not be installed into unsound materials such as corroded
•
BraunAbility, and any deviation from the recommendations here is the responsibility of the
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Safety information
Before tting 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
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
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.
•
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
Fitting the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits - KIT5
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.
aligning the ATF feet with the cut-out sections of the rail, and locate into the
rail, (Fig 1).
3.
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
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 front 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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Fitting the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits - KIT5
Fit and use
Rear Tie-downs
1. Place the combined rear webbing restraint into the rail behind the wheelchair.
It is acceptable to use the restraint for either left-hand or right-hand use.
anchorage.
2. Select the combined wheelchair and occupant restraint so that the karabiner
gates face outboard from the wheelchair, (Fig 5).
3.
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
the rail. Install the second rear tie-down ATF in the same way, ensuring that
4. Remove the webbing from the Velcro patch and release the over-centre
buckle.
5.
about 30 to 45° within the rear view zone, (Fig 7). (Some chairs will indicate this
tie-down position, Fig 6).
6. 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
end from becoming a tripping hazard.
7.
Removing the rear tie-down
IMPORTANT: First remove
occupant restraint, as instructed
on pages 14 and 15.
1. Release the webbing tension
in each rear side by pressing
the silver release on the over-
centre buckles and detach the
karabiner(s) 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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Fit and use
Fitting the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits - KIT5 & KIT8
Occupant restraints
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, our occupant restraints are designed to
be used for passengers weighing 22kg or above. If the passenger weighs less than 22kg,
we 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.
2. Moving to the inertia reel, 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. Remove the black plastic cover on the grey shoulder belt tongue, if necessary, and
insert the buckle into the tongue.
6. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt to clear the occupant’s shoulder by
approximately 25mm or 1 inch, (Fig 11).
7. The lap belt anchor points should be positioned to achieve belt angles of 30° or more
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.
Removing the occupant restraint
1. Release the grey shoulder belt
from the lap belt section, then
carefully allow the shoulder belt
to return to the retractor.
2.
from the buckle stalk on the
aisle side and carefully allow the
lap belt webbing to return onto
it’s retractor.
3. Connect the shoulder belt
buckle to the lap belt tongue
above the opening of the
retractor box.
4. The wheelchair tie-down should
now be removed.
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Figure 12
Figure 10
Figure 11 Figure 9
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Fit and use
Front tie-downs
1. The Solo oor anchors will have been installed in the vehicle in accordance with
their own and the vehicle converter's instruction. Position the wheelchair within
the vehicle as required.
2. Install each front tie-down cleat onto a front Solo oor anchor by aligning the
button within the cleat to the slot on the oor anchor. Slide the cleat fully home
(raising the anchor from its housing if using the retractable oor anchor, Fig 14),
and rotate the cleat through 90
° to align the tongue and buckle arrangement
with the wheelchair frame.
3. Press the red buckle button 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 rear view
zone, (Fig 4).
4. Release the wheelchair brakes and pull back to tension the front tie-downs.
Re-apply the brakes.
Using the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits - KIT8
Fit and use
Removing the front tie-down
IMPORTANT: First remove the rear
tie-downs, as instructed on pages 18
and 19.
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. Remove each front strap from the
anchor by rotating the tie-down
through 90° so that the raised
protusion on the cleat is aligned
3. Pull the tie-down away from the
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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Protrusion
Indent
Figure 14
Figure 3 Figure 4
Figure 2
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Fit and use
Rear tie-downs
1. Place the combined rear Quattro restraint behind the wheelchair. It is acceptable
to use the restraint either for left-hand or right-hand use. The double inertia reel
should be tted to the oor adjacent to the 3rd point anchorage. Ensure the
combined wheelchair and occupant restraints are tted with the karabiner gates
facing outwards, (Fig 15).
2. Install the restraint(s) onto the oor anchor(s) by aligning the button within the
cleat, to the slot on the oor anchor(s).
3. Slide the cleat fully home (raising the anchor from its housing if using the
retractable oor anchor, Fig 14), rotate the assemblies through 90° to allow the
karabiners to be attached to the wheelchair frame.
4. Press the yellow Quattro release button(s), (Fig 15A), to extend the webbing and
attach the karabiner(s) around the wheelchair main frame. Some wheelchairs will
indicate this rear frame tie-down position, (Fig 6).
5. Press each Quattro release button once again to take up the slack in the webbing
and create an angle of around 30 to 45° and within the rear view zone, (Fig 7).
6. Final tensioning is achieved by turning each tensioning handle, (Fig 15B), until the
webbing is equally taut on each side.
7. The occupant restraint must now be tted. See page 14.
Using the wheelchair & occupant restraint kits - KIT8
Fit and use
Removing the rear tie-down
IMPORTANT: First remove occupant
restraint, as instructed on pages 14
and 15.
1. Release the tension in the rears
by pressing the yellow button
and extend the webbing to allow
the karabiner(s) to be removed
from the wheelchair frame. If the
webbing is particularly tight, it may
be necessary to slightly ’tension’
with the hand wheel whilst
pressing the yellow button, in order
to remove the webbing lock on the
Quattro.
2. Remove each Quattro Solo from
the anchor by rotating the tie-
down through 90° so that the
raised protusion on the cleat is
3. Pull the tie-down away from the
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Figure 13
Protrusion
Indent
Figure 14 Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 15
Figure 7
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Fit and use
Equipment storage and maintenance
After care
•
it cannot become a projectile in an accident. This can be achieved by
using wall mounted storage bag such as SLR111.
• Regularly inspect the kits for damage, wear or malfunction. If any
• When not in use, keep loose occupant webbing ends connected
to their corresponding buckle sleeves, etc, to prevent them from
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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