Short Description

A 4 point webbing, wheelchair restraint system that connects and locks into alloy rails attached to the vehicle floor with quick release press buckles for emergency release. The restraints can be easily removed when not in use or relocated for alternative seating arrangements. The system offers a choice of either a lap belt or a double inertia lap sash harness for the effective restraint of the wheelchair occupant, which attaches directly to the floor rails.

Models

4 POINT WEBBING WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINT:
. The restraint consists of 4 webbing straps each of which has a rail clip on one end and on its other end, a means of attachment to the wheelchair frame.
. The front of the wheelchair is held by a pair of non adjustable straps.
. The rear of the wheelchair is held by a pair of adjustable straps which can be adjusted and tightened to hold the wheelchair firmly in place via a double pulley and lever clamp system.
. These are fitted with quick release press buckles for emergency release.
. This restraint only holds the wheelchair.

ALLOY RAILS: A choice of 2 styles is available:
. ALLOY RAIL SURFACE MOUNTED. This rail is laid on top of the existing vehicle floor. No recessing or preparation is needed.
. ALLOY RAIL LOW PROFILE. This rail recessed into the vehicle floor. Its flat top projects only 3mm above the floor. The edges have lips to hold the floor covering down. A false floor may need to be installed to enable the tracking to be recessed. It features a central channel so that grit will keep clear from where the restraint needs to connect.
. An alloy end cap for low profile rail is also available to facilitate
the brushing out of grit.

WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS: A choice of 2 harnesses is available:
. LAP BELT. A seat belt which fastens across the lap. Easy to apply and remove, it connects directly down to the floor alloy rails (not onto the chair frame). The occupant is independently restrained to the floor not via the wheelchair frame. A lap belt will provide some protection but does not hold back the upper body and cause a "jack-knife" effect.
. DOUBLE INERTIA HARNESS. This harness forms a lap and sash restraint. Connects into the floor tracking and extends to a D-ring attached to the side wall of the vehicle to change the angle of pull to provide the sash restraint across the upper torso. (Reinforcement of the vehicle wall may be necessary to accommodate this type of restraint).
. EASILOK. A unique system where a lockable seat fixture with its own lap and sash harness can be locked into the floor rails. It can be used as a passenger seat or with the seat folded up and a wheelchair backed into place, it can be used to secure the wheelchair into position and the lap and sash to secure the wheelchair occupant.

LOCKABLE SEAT FIXTURE:
. If existing seats in a van are of suitable design they may be mounted onto a lockable seat fixture which allows the seat to be locked into the floor rail by a central plunger.
. The seat can be used by ambulant passengers or completely removed when space is required for wheelchairs.

HEAD RESTRAINT:
. A headrest that can be attached to the rear of wheelchairs

More Details

. Allows for a range of flexible seating options and arrangements which would be an advantage in vehicles required for multipurpose use.
. The recessed floor rails and the opportunity to completely remove the
restraints are an advantage for the safety of people who are ambulant.

Place Of Manufacture

UK

Standards

. Complies with Australian Standard AS 2942-1987.

Licence & Insurance Requirements

The installation of floor plates must be inspected by an RTA certified engineer who provides a report. Training must be provided by the supplier in the use of the restraint system. An instruction book must be provided as well as written instructions displayed in the vehicle into which the system has been fitted.