New Flyer SR542 - Wheelchair Restraint System

WHEELCHAIR SYSTEM
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Wheelchair Restraint System
The forward seat positions are equipped with a Wheelchair
Restraint System for security of handicapped passengers. For
optimum passenger safety be sure to follow the operating proce-
dures to complete all the necessary restraint system connections.
Operating Procedures
1. Move the flip-up seat cushions up to the lock position.
2. Back the wheelchair into the station and set the brake.
3. Attach the red belts under the flip-up seat to solid rear frame
members of the wheelchair.
4. Attach the front tie-down belt on the windowside as follows:
a. Press the retractor release button and pull the belt to
extend.
b. Attach the extended end to a solid front frame member of
the wheelchair.
c. Take up the belt slack by pressing the release button again.
d. Turn the belt retractor knob until tight.
5. Attach the front tie-down belt on the aisle side as follows:
a. Remove the aisle tie-down belt from storage.
b. Attach the stud end securely into the floor anchor.
c. Press the retractor release button and pull the belt to
extend.
d. Attach the extended end to a solid front frame member of
the wheelchair.
e. Take up the belt slack by pressing the release button again.
f. Turn the belt retractor knob until tight.
6. Secure the passenger by extending the shoulder and lap belts
across to the aisle side clip and fasten. The aisle side clip is
attached to the seat frame of the flip-up seat.
7. Check the belt locks by pulling on each end to be sure they
engage.