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1. Fasten the front retractors to the L-tracks located on either side of the floor as shown in image on right. To attach a retractor to the L-track, push down and slide the retractor fitting in either the forward or rearward direction along the L-track until the spring-loaded plunger is seated into the track. Both the left and right retractors should be located the same distance from the front of the fibreglass floor.
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2. Pull firmly on the fitting to ensure that the plunger is properly seated and locked into the track.
3. To remove the fitting, lift the lock plunger and slide the fitting in either direction while lifting the assembly out of the track.
4. Once the retractors have been fastened to the L-track, the retractor tie down strap can be attached to the wheelchair.
5. The front securement point should be positioned as high as possible on the wheelchair frame for maximum safety. Refer to your Sure-Lok Instruction Guide for ideal fastening geometry.
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Refer to your wheelchair manual for instructions on selecting the most appropriate wheelchair securing locations.
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6. Attach the Sure-Lok J-hook as prescribed by the wheelchair manufacturer. Allow the retractor to spool in and remove excess slack in the tie down once the J-hook has been attached. The tie down can be further tightened by turning the knob on the side of the retractor. Two front retractors are required per wheelchair.
7. Attach the Sure-Lok rear Solo retractors’ by sliding the anchor of the retractor rearward across the appropriate disk on the floor and then rotating the assembly until it faces the front of the vehicle. To remove the rear retractor, rotate the assembly so the retractor is pointed rearwards and slide the assembly forward
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8. The rear of the wheelchair may now be secured to the rear retractors. Attach the J-hooks to the locations outlined in the wheelchair Owners’ Manual. Refer to the Sure-Lok Instruction Guide for ideal fastening geometry. Allow the retractor to spool in and remove excess slack in the tie down once the J-hook has been attached. Further tightening of the tie down can be accomplished by rocking the wheelchair back and forth and/or by turning the knob on the side of the retractor. Two rear retractors are required per wheelchair.
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Refer to your wheelchair manual for instructions on selecting the most appropriate wheelchair securing locations.
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Be careful to keep the straps away from sharp edges or corners.
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9. All Sure-Lok automatic retractors have a red tab protruding from the rear of the units. This tab is used to release the locking mechanism within the retractor allowing the user to either extend the tie down or release the wheelchair from its restrained position.
10. If your vehicle was ordered with the optional two wheelchair passenger system, then a set of manual over-centre retractors have been supplied to restrain the second wheelchair; a set of the automatic Sure-Lok retractors is available as an optional equipment item if requested.
11. Use the above securing practice if the automatic Sure-Lok retractors have been supplied. Follow the directions below to correctly secure the wheelchair using the manual over-centre retractors.
12. Operation of the manual over-centre retractor restraint system:
- First release the retractor by depressing the button on the end to unlock the restraint as shown.
- Open the over-centre buckle and release the belt.
- After attaching the end with the S-hook to the wheelchair as prescribed by the wheelchair manufacturer and the opposite end to the appropriate floor mounted anchorage, pull the webbing tight through the over-centre buckle as shown.
- While continuing to apply tension to the webbing, close the over-centre buckle until it locks closed as shown.
- Where attachment to the wheelchair is not possible with the “J” or “S” hooks, the use of an optional webbing loop is acceptable if affixed by either method to the wheelchair as shown in the adjacent diagram.
- When the retractors are not in use, the Liberty Motor Company spare tire cover provides a safe storage area for the retractors and occupant restraints.
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