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Tieman Wheelchair And Lap Occupant Restraint System

ILC Reference NO 51:49:159
Item sourced from ILC SA database

Short Description
This vehicle wheelchair restraint consists of tracking mounted into a vehicle floor, four webbing straps and locking devices. It is suitable for powered and manual wheelchairs. Tracking and straps are colour coded and can be customised to accommodate a variety of wheelchair dimensions in multi user situations.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier information for pricing details.

Features
FLOOR ANCHOR POINTS - Series 'E' tracking, is recessed in to the floor. It is made from steel with slots every 50mm into which the straps can be anchored. Tracking is placed horizontally.

RESTRAINT OF WHEELCHAIR - Consists of four webbing straps, the front straps are fixed length with large snap hooks which have a positive lock action. The rear straps are adjustable, with a large ratchet tensioning device. At one end of the strap is the locking device that clips in place on the tracking. The front webbing straps wrap around the front posts on the wheelchair frame, above the front castors. The strap secures with a snap hook. The rear straps attach to the rear of the wheelchair frame and feature a metal tensioning buckle, which allows the rear strap to be adjusted in length and tightened to prevent any wheelchair movement.

RESTRAINT OF OCCUPANT - A lap sash belt is available to be used to secure the wheelchair occupant in conjunction with the wheelchair restraint system.

It is essential the restraint is placed in storage when not in use, as it can be damaged if run over by a wheelchair or walked on. The tracking needs to be cleaned on a regular basis (vacuumed, or brushed to
remove any dirt) to ensure the restraint can lock into the tracking correctly. Webbing straps are easily removed for storage when not in use.

Method Of Use
The following briefly describes how the restraint is to be fitted to the vehicle:

1. Wheel wheelchair over the tracking, brakes off.
2. Secure two front restraints around the wheelchair and into the tracking.
3. Pull wheelchair backward and put brakes on.
4. Attach rear straps to the wheelchair and the tracking. Using tensioning buckle, ensure the wheelchair is securely held in place.

Reverse procedure to remove wheelchair.

Cleaning Requirements
The restraint can be washed with warm soapy water. Abrasives or chemical cleaners should not be used.

Caution
The webbing should be checked regularly for signs of wear or fraying. Nicks greater than 1mm necessitates replacement. The product must be replaced immediately after it has been worn during a collision. No restraint system is considered safe to use with the occupant of a scooter travelling while sitting in the scooter. The occupant must transfer to a normal vehicle seat for the journey.

Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standards are applicable to the materials used in, and the manufacturing processes applied to products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of an item as to its compliance with the relevant Australian Standard(s).

Place Of Manufacture
Melbourne, Australia

Supplier Information
Name:  Tieman Industries Pty Ltd
Price:  Price on application
Date:  29/10/2004
Address:
  Units 1 & 2
  30 - 36 Birralee Rd
  REGENCY PARK
  SA  5010
Postal Address:
  Units 1 & 2
  30 - 36 Birralee Rd
  REGENCY PARK
  SA  5010
Phone:   (08) 8347 0788
FAX:  (08) 8347 0527

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