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9. INVACARE recommend the ‘Gemini System with 4-Point Heavy Duty Webbing Tie-Down System with
Karabina’ plus suitable ‘D-Rings’ should be used to secure your chair within the vehicle, these restraints are
available from Unwin Safety Systems (based in UK TA12 6EY, Tel: +44 (0) 1935 827740, http://www.unwin-
safety.com).
This system comprises of a pair of non adjustable webbing straps with quick release buckles to secure the
front (Fig. 1) of the chair each side. A pair of straps complete with ‘D’ rings locate over the rear (Fig. 2) of the
side frames on each side of the chair (labeled with the tie-down symbol). The karabinas hook into the ‘D’
rings, both rear adjustable straps are tensioned and the chair is locked down firmly using the over centre
buckles.
‘Tie Down Point’
FIG. No 1
‘D-Rings’
FIG. No 2
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