Schnierle SafeTrans User manual

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The belt pillar system with adjustable head- and backrest
SafeTrans

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Schnierle GmbH: Seating comfort for higher demands
From the very beginning seats counted as core business of the company. Soon it
was clear that: Seat is not all the same! Solutions and constructions which must be
so comfortable, robust and safe as possible and at the same time offer the relevant
target groups a practical added value, was always in the focus of our work and ac-
tions.
That is how Schnierle presents today with seating systems not only a seat but intelli-
gent and customer-oriented system solutions for all industries and activities.
In conjunction with modern and thought-out passenger restraint systems for the
transport of sick or disabled persons Schnierle rounds off its product range for an
integrated passenger transport concept.
You have acquired a Schnierle belt pillar Safetrans - Congratulations!
Look forward to a system which is characterised by simple operation, high stability
and security.
We wish you a good journey
Yours sincerely,
Schnierle-Team
Imprint:
Hermann Schnierle GmbH
Dieselstrasse 43
86368 Gersthofen
Managing director:
Martin Schnierle
Rainer Höfele
Hermann Schnierle
HRB Augsburg Nr 7256
Ust-ID : DE 127483331

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Table of contents
1. Introduction........................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Instructions for use .................................................................................... 4
1.2. System „ SafeTrans “ ................................................................................ 4
1.3. Advantage „ SafeTrans “ ........................................................................... 5
2. General .................................................................................................................. 6
2.1. Warning chart ............................................................................................ 6
3. Guideline to service.............................................................................................. 7
3.1. Notes......................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Safety information ..................................................................................... 8
3.2.1. General........................................................................................ 8
4. Operation of the „Safetrans“ ............................................................................. 10
5. Control interval, care and maintenance............................................................ 18
5.1. Servicing.................................................................................................. 18
5.1.1 Restraint systems ....................................................................... 18
5.2. Care and maintenance ............................................................................ 18
6. Warranty .............................................................................................................. 20

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1. Introduction
1.1. Instructions for use
This user manual is intended for you as an user of a readily installed belt pillar sys-
tem „Safetrans“. Detailed steps when dealing with the „Safetrans” and its wheelchair
fixing are described.
It contains supplementary information for a safe operation, care/cleaning, mainte-
nance and warranty terms of the belt pillar and its passenger restraint systems. The
passenger transport may only be performed with wheelchairs which are approved for
the transport in vehicles.
1.2. System „ SafeTrans “
The new belt pillar „SafeTrans“ consists
of head- and backrest. The head- and
the backrest are adjustable in direction
of travel vertically and horizontally.
Thanks to the integrated 3-point-belt the
passenger is safely and properly pro-
tected with optimal comfort.
The wide range of adjustment options
allow an individual adjustment for
wheelchair type and passenger.

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1.3. Advantage „ Safetrans “
With the „Safetrans“ system you have bought a product, with which you can enjoy
various advantages compared to commercially available products:
•A German quality product
•Highest tested safety
•Thought out and fast handling
•Optimal belt guide, close to the body and height-adjustable
•Protection against injuries caused by rear impact due to head- and backrest
•Headrest is horizontally and vertically adjustable
•Backrest is horizontally and vertically adjustable
•User-friendly and easy handling
•Easy-care upholstery material made of artificial leather black
•„SafeTrans“-version is possible in left and right
•Rotatable head- and backrest 180°
•Sidewardly extendible head- and backrest
•Individually moveable with foot system „EasyLeg“ and „Sliding Bridge“
•Easy to retrofit e.g. on the existing aluminium system floor
•No risk of injury due to standing out levers
•Positioning is adapted to the wheelchair
Tested according to all common rules for the transportation of passengers and
approved wheelchairs
Safety is the highest priority
Everything in its place
Always ready for each situation
A variety of transport combinations

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2. General
2.1. Warning chart
DANGER ! General Warning sign
•There is a direct dangerous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, leads to death or to serious injuries.
WARN
I
NG
!
of obstacle in the head area
•There is a direct dangerous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, leads to injuries in the head area. Increased attention
must be taken.
A
TTENTION
!
General mandatory sign
•This indicates a possibly dangerous situation which, if not
avoided, could cause material damage.
A
TTENTION
!
Particular mandatory sign
• Indicates the use of a passenger restraint system. A dis-
use can lead to a violation of traffic regulations or to
damages to life and limb in case of damage.
NOTE
!
Written note
•Refers to important information about the use eventually
also in other paragraphs or documents.
PROHIBITION
!
•There is a direct dangerous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, leads to injuries of limbs such as fingers or of the
hand. Increased attention must be taken. It is prohibited
to grasp into.
PROHIBITION
!
•Prohibited to sit. To sit on these components can lead to
damages and, in the worst case, to physical damage due
to accident.
PROHIBITION
!
•Keep off. A stepping onto leads to damage of the com-
ponent or can lead to physical damages.

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3. Guideline to service
Please read the following notes and safety information carefully and familiarise
yourself with the various functions of our products.
3.1. Notes
•This user manual must be read completely before start-up.
•The user manual must be kept in the vehicle and must be accessible to the
driver at all times. If the “SafeTrans” is passed on to third parties also the us-
er manual must be passed on.
•The „SafeTrans“ system may only be mounted, maintained and repaired by
qualified personnel. The respective country-specific requirements and installa-
tion instructions of the vehicle manufacturer must be taken into account. The
country-specific installation instructions can be received from Hermann
Schnierle GmbH or from the vehicle manufacturer.
•An always functional and individually adjusted system is the condition for the
maintaining of your health. Maintain the functionality of your „SafeTrans“ sys-
tem by care and regular functionality tests.
•The functionality test must be adapted to the maintenance intervals of the ve-
hicle (see maintenance plan of the vehicle)
•Amendments due to further developments are reserved.

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3.2. Safety information
3.2.1. General
•Existing packaging material must be removed before putting the „SafeTrans“
sytem into operation.
•To avoid accident risks it must be checked whether all adjusting devices are
adjusted before putting the SafeTrans into operation.
•Inadmissible load due to weight exceeding or stepping onto marked compo-
nents or components which are described in the user manual is prohibited.
•Any change of the series production condition (e.g. due to retrofitting of not
original retrofitting parts and spare parts of Hermann Schnierle GmbH) can re-
peal the proven status of the system.
Functions, which can endanger your safety, can be impaired.
For this reason, any constructional change of the „SafeTrans“ system must be
released by Hermann Schnierle GmbH.
•Reconstruction or retrofitting of the „SafeTrans“ system may only be carried
out by authorised specialist workshops, skilled or appropriately trained per-
sonnel or after release by Hermann Schnierle GmH in consideration of the ap-
plicable work instructions as well as the country-specific regulations.
•Warnings by labels or descriptions in the user manual (danger of squeezing)
must be taken into account.
•The instruction of the vehicle manufacturer must be absolutely followed while
installing and removing of the „SafeTrans“ system.
•The wearing parts and the fixings of the „SafeTrans“ system and of the belts
must be checked from time to time.
•The adjustment devices of the „SafeTrans“ systems may not be actuated dur-
ing the operation (driving). For the prevention of accidents it must be checked
whether all adjustment devices are engaged and whether the system is func-
tional before the commissioning of the vehicle.
•The head rests must be in the legally correct zone while driving.
•The head and back adjustment may only be operated by the therefore provid-
ed adjustment levers. – DANGER OF SQUEEZING -

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•Restraint belts must be fastened before the operation of the vehicle. Affected
restraint belts must be changed after an accident. Furthermore the compo-
nents of the “SafeTrans” must be checked by suitably qualified personnel af-
ter an accident.
•The restraint belts which are installed on the belt pillar are changeable. The
change of the restraint belts can only be done after prior release of Hermann
Schnierle GmbH.
•In case of improper mounting there is the risk of injuries as well as property
damage and the function of the seat or the mounted parts cannot be guaran-
teed.
•Components such as armrest, head- and backrest may not be used as climb-
ing aid.
Components such as armrest, head- and backrest may not be used as a seat-
ing surface.
•If safety- and restraint-systems are even used properly the risk of injury can
only be minimised but in no case completely excluded.
The safety of the person transported in the wheelchair depends considerably
on the person who is responsible for the transport. Make sure that these per-
sons are appropriately trained and familiar with the relevant rules and consider
these rules. In particular these persons should be informed about the possible
risks.
Secure the wheelchair so that in case of dangerous driving manoeuvres of the
transport vehicle the risk of accident due to the wheelchair is excluded.
Modifications of the wheelchair and especially of the anchorage points are not
allowed.
The driver of the vehicle respectively the accompanying person must ensure
the professional securing of the wheelchair in the transport vehicle.
It must be ensured that in case of an accident the anchoring devices cannot be
loosened or detached by components of the wheelchair.
Please refer to the type plate of your wheelchair whether your individual
wheelchair is authorised as a seat for transport. Your wheelchair should meet
the requirements of the ISO 7176-19 in connection with a 4-point-anchoring
system.

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4. Operation of the „SafeTrans“
Pict.
1
Hinge the access ramp of your vehi-
cle down.
For operation please refer
to the manufacturer-
specific user manual of the
access ramp.
Pict.
2
Make sure, that the access ramp is
free of objects.

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Pict.
3
Fold the head- and backrest down
backwards by 180°.
Turn the specific locking knob against
the clockwise.
Pict.
4
Head- and backrest completely rotat-
ed by 180°.

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Pict.
5
Extend both belt retractors.
Pict.
6
Attach the hooks, fixing loops or car-
abiner to the nodal point of the
wheelchair.
For the given nodal points
refer to the user manual of
your wheelchair.
Pict.
7
Align the wheelchair at the ramp so
that it can be pulled straight onto the
ramp.

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Pict.
8
Pull the wheelchair as far as possible
into the vehicle. Lock the belt retrac-
tor electrically. Than pull the wheel-
chair a bit back so that the belt is ten-
sioned. Thereby the wheelchair must
be positioned so that the tension an-
gles (pict. 9) are accepted.
For the operation of the
electrical retractor refer to
the user manual: „Retrac-
tor with remote control“.
Pict.
9
Tension angles

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Pict.
10
Attach the back retractors to the floor
and fix the hooks onto the nodal point
of the wheelchair.
Tight the belts at the front and the
back so that the wheelchair cannot be
moved and the tension angles (pict.
11) can be accepted.
For the given nodal points
refer to the user manual of
your wheelchair.
Pict.
11
Tension angles

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Pict.
12
Turn the head- and backrest back by
90° till they are at the height of the
backrest of the wheelchair. Operate
the locking so as shown in pict. 3.
Pict.
13
Adjust the head- and backrest so as
be in the illustrated position.
(See pict. 12-15)
Pict.
14
Approach the headrest to the head
Therefore:
1. Pull the locking bolt out
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Pict.
15
2. Pull the headrest far enough for-
ward so that it is two fingers wide (30
mm) behind the head of the passen-
ger.
Pict.
16
Adjust the headrest in the height so
that it is in the position as shown in
pict. 13. The headrest should be flush
with the top edge of the head, at least
with the top edge of the ears.
Than „1“ pull lever and „2“ adjust in
height.
Pict.
17
Than do the same with the backrest
so that it is in the position as shown in
picture 13. Therefore it should be two
fingers wide behind the back of the
passenger as high as possible.
1
2

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Pict.
18
Fasten the passenger as shown in
the picture.
The shoulder belt should run over
the middle of the shoulder.
Pict.
19
Position the lap belt as closely as
possible to the pelvis.
Thereby do not lead the belt over
sharp edges or the armrest.
Pict.
20
…. now it can start …….

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5. Control interval, care and maintenance
5.1. Servicing
A regular servicing increases immensely the functionality, safety and the lifetime of
our systems.
The maintenance of the „SafeTrans“ belt pillar and restraint systems must be carried
out with the regular vehicle maintenance unless otherwise described, at the latest
after one year.
5.1.1 Restraint systems
A daily control of the restraint systems is mandatory to avoid a safety risk.
•Control the retractor by pulling out the belt and make sure that it locks proper-
ly.
•Control that the belt is not incised, damaged or frayed and the belt is not con-
taminated with dirt, oil or chemicals.
•Control that the metal parts are not worn, broken or damaged.
•Check the locking bolts for dirt, corrosion and locking function.
•Check all fitting parts as screws, nuts etc. for stability.
•Control the floor anchorings to ensure its cleanliness and safety.
•Check the anchorings of the shoulder belts for correct position and function
•Control that the lap belt and the shoulder belt is not incised, damaged, frayed
and contaminated.
•Control that the belt buckle is not damaged and ensure the correct function.
•Control all other parts of the security system which are not in the list of the dai-
ly control.
5.2. Care and maintenance
•Clean the belts regularly with mild soap and water.
•After cleaning pull the belt completely out and position it so that no water can
get into the retractor till the belt is completely dry.
•Be careful to avoid contamination at the belt.
•The belts must be regularly checked, cleaned and maintained.
•Contaminated or frayed belts must be exchanged.
•Worn and defect parts must be exchanged.

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•The locking bolts must be cleaned especially after contact with dirt, salt water
etc. and for protection they must be treated with an acid-free and resin-free
lubricant.
•Parts, which have been involved in a crash must be renewed for the safety of
the passengers.

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6. Warranty
For the aluminium profiles of the „SafeTrans“ systems we shall grant a statutory war-
ranty of 24 months after invoicing. The warranty covers the delivery of the spare part
using normal transport (no express delivery). For the replacement costs we reim-
burse an hourly rate of 50.00 € per hour for the replacement time as listed in the list
of repairs.
In addition to this costs such as travel expenses, downtimes and costs for rental ve-
hicles will not be reimbursed.
Wear parts are not subject to warranty.
The following parts are considered as wear parts:
Slide for belt pillar and support arms
Locking bolts
Retractors
Damages due to accident, incorrect operation, vandalism as well as lack of care are
also not covered by the warranty.
Defect parts must be collected and then send to us upon request.
The warranty shall commence with the registration / entry into service of the vehicle
respectively at the latest 6 months after delivery.
To assert a warranty claim the following documents are required:
Copy of the original invoice
Filled-in warranty application form which must be confirmed before starting the
work.
Eventually copy of the spare parts invoice
Description of the errors with photos
Serial number of the belt pillar
For repair works and larger extent of exchanges the expenses must be discussed
and released by Hermann Schnierle GmbH before starting with the works.
Alternatively, the repair works will be carried out by Hermann Schnierle GmbH or by
an authorised company.
We reserve ourselves the right to make amendments and extensions if required.