86 Seating and Safety Restraints
Rotate the retractors 90
degrees so the securing
hooks are aligned with the
wheelchair to check that the
retractors are properly
spaced. For common wheel-
chair sizes, the center to
center measurement for the
rear retractors should be
between 13 and 15 inches
(330-381 mm). This will
allow for the retractors to be
10 degrees out from the
securing hook attachment
points.
NOTE:
Wheelchairs that are exceptionally large or small
may require anchorage spacing that differs from these
recommendations.
4. Once the retractors are in
the desired position for that
wheelchair, roll the wheel-
chair back towards the rear
retractors. Hold down the
red release lever on one of
the retractors to release the belt. Pull the belt out and
attach the securing hook to a rigid frame member towards
the back of the wheelchair.
NOTE:
The open end of the securement hook should be
facing up when attached to the securement point.
The attachment angle of the rear straps should be between
30 and 45 degrees.
DO NOT attach securing hooks to wheels, armrests or seats.
REASON: Those parts of a wheelchair may not be strong
enough to keep a wheelchair secured in the event of a
collision, and could lead to injury or death.
Rear
View
10°
10°
12 in
13 to 15 in
(330 to 381 mm)
(305 mm)
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