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NOTE: Not every wheelchair will have the same
securement points. Consult the wheelchair manufacturer’s
instructions for the recommended securement points.
5. Repeat for the other side. Once both of the rear tiedown
straps are secured, roll the wheelchair in the desired posi-
tion and the retractors will tighten the straps. The wheel-
chair wheels can then be locked.
6. Install the front retac-
tors into the tracks then
rotate the retractors 90
degrees so the securing
hooks are aligned with
the wheelchair to check
that the retractors are
properly spaced. For
common wheelchair
sizes the center to center
measurement for the
front retactors should be
between 26 and 34
inches (660-860 mm).
This will allow for the
retactors to be approxi-
mately 25 degrees out from the securing hook attachment
points.
7. Once the retractors are in the desired position for that
wheelchair, 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
front of the wheelchair. The attachment angle of the front
tiedown straps should be between 40 and 60 degrees.
Once both of the straps are secured, the retractors will
tighten the straps. When the wheelchair is secured prop-
erly there should be no more than two inches of move-
ment in any direction when the vehicle is operated under
normal driving conditions.
Front
View
12 in
26 to 34 in
25°
25°
(660 to 860 mm)
(305 mm)
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