A. Limitations of use
B. General Guidance
C. Before Using The Rear Tie-downs
D. Fitting OR01 and OR02
E. Fitting ORS01
F. Fitting OR09 and OR10
G. Fitting OR11
H. Fitting ORS02
I. Equipment Storage & Maintenance
J. Warranty
K. Product Range
CONTENTS
A. LIMITATIONS OF USE
1. These Unwin Rear Webbing tie-downs are designed to secure a wheelchair when facing forward in a
vehicle and must be used as instructed for forward-facing seating. The rear webbing tie-down are
designed to secure wheelchair weights up to 120kg with the exception of OR11 which is designed to
secure a wheelchair weight of up to 140kg.
2. OR01, OR02, ORS01 are wheelchair tie-down only and will require an additional occupant restraint.
3. OR09, OR10, OR11, ORS02 includes an occupant restraint for the wheelchair user.
4. In addition to the details given in these Instructions, users of Unwin webbing tie-down must refer to
the wheelchair manufacturer’s ‘Instructions For Use in Transport’ for full details of tie-down
attachment points on the wheelchair, plus any other specic instructions relating to use in transport.
5. Wheelchair users and their carers must make sure that their wheelchair is recommended for use in
transport, including any ‘add-on’ components such as power tilt or recline options.
6. The development of Unwin wheelchair tie-downs and occupant restraints is a continuous process.
Applications are added on a regular basis. For more detail contact Unwin or look on the Unwin
website.
B. GENERAL GUIDANCE
1. Wheelchair Accessories that have not been approved by the Wheelchair Manufacturer must be
removed from the wheelchair and secured in the vehicle during transport to reduce the
potential for injury. Refer to ‘Instructions For Use in Transport’ provided with the
wheelchair or contact wheelchair manufacturer for further guidance.
2. These rear tie-downs comply with all applicable requirements of ISO 10542 including a
48-km/h, 20g frontal impact test using a forward facing 85kg surrogate wheelchair and an ATD
(test dummy) with a mass of 76.3kg. The test dummy was restrained by both the pelvic and
upper-torso restraint as described in latter detail, use of a pelvic only belt may compromise
the performance of the WTORS system and should avoided.
3. If the installation is to be used with an occupant head rest anchored to the vehicle, then a
vehicle-anchored back rest must be provided to minimise rearward deection of the
wheelchair seatback, preventing neck injury.
4. Regular inspection of all parts is recommended and the equipment should be used only if all
components are in good condition. Warning: protect webbing from contacting sharp edges
and corners. Replace equipment if the webbing does becomes cut, contaminated or frayed.
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