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Unwin Wheelchair And Occupant Restraint System

ILC Reference NO 51:49:002
Item sourced from ILC ACT database

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.

More Details
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 is 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 to reduce the likelihood of whiplash.

Factors To Consider
. Allows for a range of flexible seating options and arrangements which would be an advantage in vehicles required for multi-purpose 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
UNWIN (UK)
KEVLAR (WA) Australian Importer

Display Item On Loan From
All About Mobility (loan arranged throught Ruth van Iershot OT)

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see http:// www.ilcaustralia.org.au/home/standards.asp

. Complies with Australian Standard AS 2942-1994.

Licence and Insurance Requirements
In the ACT the installation of restraint systems into vehicles must be inspected by an Engineer certified by Road User Services (in NSW an RTA certified Engineer). It is advised that any proposed vehicle modifications/installations are discussed with the Technical Unit at Road User Services on 13 22 81 and the vehicle insurance company is contacted to discuss whether the alterations will affect the insurance cover.
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.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.

Display Information
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
LITTLES CHILD RESTRAINTS,   BLACKTOWN, NSW
PROBLEM MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING,   HORNSBY HEIGHTS, NSW

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