1. Check the retractors by pulling out webbing to ensure they are locking properly.
2. Check to ensure webbing is not cut, frayed, damaged or contaminated.
3. Check that metal parts are not worn, broken or cracked.
4. Check that all mounting hardware is secure, i.e. such as bolts and nuts.
5. Check floor anchorages to ensure cleanliness of dirt and debris.
6. Check shoulder belt anchorages.
7. Check lap and shoulder belt webbing to ensure it is not cut or frayed.  If it is, do not use and replace immediately.
8. Check lap and shoulder belt webbing for oil or chemical contamination.
9. Check buckles for damage and to ensure they are working properly.
10. System parts that are in question must be reported, replaced and/or repaired prior to departure.
11. After completing your inspection, return the individual securement system to their individual wall storage. (NOTE: one wall storage pouch for each wheelchair and
occupant securement)

Next module will become available on video completion.

Recommending to Inspect your securement system to avoid delays.
Each wheelchair position should have the following:
-Four retractors with floor anchorage fittings to secure into the floor
-One lap belt assembly
-One shoulder belt assembly (or lap/shoulder belt combination)
-Two webbing loops (optional)
-One belt cutter (optional)
-Wall storage pouch for wheelchair and occupant restraint system

Next module will become available on video completion.

Other securements available -Solutions for special situations you may have in your vehicles.

• WC 18 Solution for School Buses – This wheelchair kit prepares & also compliant  for WC19 wheelchairs that might appear on board
• Variety of different Occupants depending on the application.
  • Adjusters – Retractable Height Adjusters, Manual Height Adjusters
  •  L-track fittings on top or bottom or where needed
  • Special brackets designed to avoid obstructions
• You have a special scenario in your vehicle contact AMF-Bruns

1. After the wheelchair is boarded on your vehicle, position it in the wheelchair
station facing straightforward.
2. Center passenger and wheelchair in a rectangle that is formed by the four anchor points on the floor.
3. Once in place, lock the wheel locks and turn off power on electric chairs.
4. Find appropriate attachment points on the chair. They must be on a rigid frame member and near the level of the seat, if possible.
5. Once you have located a good solid frame member, mark the location for future reference for wheelchairs that you transport daily. To mark location, ask wheelchair passenger for permission.
6. Include this information on route sheets or instructions so other drivers are aware of the securement point indicators.
7. Attach the four retractors to the anchorage points.
8. There are times the retractors may be placed in the floor anchorages prior to positioning the wheelchair in the securement location.
9. L-Track in vehicle – In the four floor track anchorage system, the front retractors are normally attached to the two outside tracks. This makes them wider than the wheelchair and assists in stabilizing the chair.
10. Front view of the wheelchair tie-down angles. The dimension is 300 mm/ 12”, which is for reference only.
11. The two front tie-downs should be attached to a solid frame member that is close to the level of the seat.
12. Pull the belts from each front retractor and place the securement hooks (J-hook, Carabiner, Buckle and Tab) on the selected attachment points on the wheelchair.
13. The two front tie-downs when attached to their anchorages should have a belt angle of 40-60°

14. The two rear tie-downs, when using the four track system, are normally attached to the two inside tracks, or more narrow then the rear wheels of the chair.
15. The two rear tie-down belts should be attached to a solid frame member that is close to the level of the seat.
16. Pull the webbing from each rear retractor and place the securement hooks on the selected attachment points on the wheelchair. AMF Bruns offers J-hook, Carabiner, Buckle and Tab.

17. The angle of the rear securement belts should make a 30-40ﹾ angle with the floor.
18. For many chairs, the front attachment points may be too low to properly stabilize the chair. In these cases, the rear belts may be used for this purpose.
19. The belts must take a direct path from the wheelchair securement points to the floor anchorage. DO NOT go around or through wheels or other parts that would prevent the straight line.
20. Always recheck the anchor fittings to ensure they are securely locked into their anchorages.
21. The retractors (Silver and Platinum Series) are self-locking and self-tensioning but you can apply additional tension if needed, with tensioning of the knob.
Important: When using Black Series retractors, turn the know to apply tension.

22. On three wheeled scooters or some other electric chairs, it is recommended
that the third rear belt be used in the rear center. The webbing loop may be required for this rear attachment.
23. On a tri-wheeler securement, the two rear belts are needed to stabilize the chair and the third rear belt prevents it from moving forward.
24. The same practice is used on some large wheelchairs when the front attachment locations are too low to stabilize the device.
25. We recommend – if it’s safe — that occupants of three wheelers transfer to a regular vehicle seat.
26. Some large chairs may require four rear securements. Some states have already implemented this procedure. With our Platinum Series, you will only need two rear securements.

27. Once all securement belts have been attached, unlock the wheel locks and try to move the chair forward and backward. This movement will take up any initial belt slack. Re-lock the wheel locks.
28. The automatic self-tensioning, self-locking of Silver and Platinum Series ONLY will take up any remaining slack during the trip.
29. Now you have completed the following:
o Retractors are properly secured to floor anchorages
o The wheelchair is now secured with the retractors

Next module will become available on video completion.

 

Platinum Series & Silver Series

1. The retractors are automatic, self-tensioning and self-locking.
2. The webbing wound around the spool is spring-loaded. The benefit is that any wheelchair movement — while vehicle is in motion – will be systematically adjusted through these automatic features. Turn the knob for extra tension when required.
3. The lap belt male connector on the top of each retractor is for connection of the lap belt or lap/shoulder belt depending on the type occupant restraint system you are using.
4. The red large release lever on the retractor may be depressed with either your hand or sturdy enough for foot release.
5. The J-hook, Carabiner hook, Buckle and Tab must be attached to a solid frame member of the wheelchair.
6. Some wheelchairs with the “Transit Option” have defined anchorage points built into the wheelchair. Use these anchorage points when these securements points & logo are present.

If you have the Black Series Retractor, this is a manual retractor.  Very important – You must use the knobs to apply tension and secure the wheelchair. This is not a self-tensioning retractor like the Silver Series or Platinum Series.
Next module will become available on video completion.