MAINTENANCE & CARE
• Always keep belts clean and o the oor by using a storage device such as
the Q’Straint wall pouch. One (1) storage device per wheelchair locaon is
recommended.
• All systems and components should be regularly inspected, cleaned, and
maintained.
• Clean webbing periodically with mild soap & water. Aer cleaning, fully
extend belts (and posion them to prevent water from entering retractors)
unl completely dry. Take care to prevent contaminaon of the webbing
with polishes, oils or other chemicals (parcularly baery acid).
• Occasionally lubricate any buckles or ngs, being careful not to
contaminate the webbing.
• Clean bolt threads and re-apply permanent thread locker if bolts are
adjusted.
• Frayed, contaminated or damaged webbing should be replaced immediately.
• Systems or components showing signs of missing parts, excessive damage
or wear, or are suspected to have been in use during a vehicle accident from
which the vehicle has been towed, should be replaced.
WARNINGS
• Systems should only be used with forward facing wheelchairs
• Q’Straint 4-Point Securement systems and components comply with all applicable
requirements of related safety regulaons and standards including ADA, FMVSS &
CMVSS 209/210/222/302, CSA Z605 & D409, AS-2942-1994, CE Direcve 93/42/
EEC, and SAE J2249* & ISO 10542*, 2007/46/EC, 2001/85/EC.
* Systems are dynamically crash tested to 30mph (48kph), 20g, using an 85kg forward
facing surrogate wheelchair and a 76.3kg Anthropomorphic Test Dummy (ATD). The
ATD is restrained by both lap (pelvic) and shoulder (upper-torso) restraints; use of only
a lap restraint may compromise the performance of the system.
*‘A’-Series track have not been tested to comply with SAE J2249 & ISO 10542.
• Wheelchair Securement System should be used as shown in these instrucons.
• Do not mix parts and components from other manufacturers to make a complete system.
• Report all potenal damage and defects to your supervisor.
• In the event of any quesons relang to method of installaon and/or use of
wheelchair & occupant securement systems (and components), please consult your
nearest Q’Straint oce.
• For addional instrucon and details, please refer to User Instrucon Booklet for
4-Point Systems (Part # Q5-1160).