Transit Connect Adaptive Van User`s Manual - Nor
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1. An engagement Teei wn aes E E Pest cow To Release Keeper fitting Litt plunger and slide tining in liher direction and it iting out ot track See Figure D u Preventive Maintenance Normal vehicle maintenance must be performed as outined in the supplied Ford owner s manual This maintenance is not the responsibilty of Nor Cal Vans WARNING Perform preventative maintenance procedures as detailed in this manual Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury andior property damage Maintenance is necessary to ensure safe and trouble tree conversion operation General preventive maintenance consisting ot inspections of your conversion systems along with cleaning and lubricating procedures should be a part of your routine lubrication requirements are minima Regular preventive maintenance procedures wil increase service life as well as enhance safety During routine inspections inspect wheelchair and occupant restraint belts buckles and hardware for damage wear abnormal condition or improper operation Keeping the ramp seal and opening free of debris ice and snow is one of the most effective preventive maintenance practices to exercise Inspect and clean routinely Adil style of light oil should be applied to the ramp hinge pivot points and spring goes on wet then dries Lubricant of this ype are available that do not attract dust or debris Clean com2. and Occupant Belt Kit is supplied or the restraint of one wheelchair and occupant The belt kit is used in conjunction with the oval L pocket tie downs Note Wheelchair capacity may have limitations based on the dimensions of specific wheelchairs Replacement Fuel Tank Due to the lowered floor a replacement tuel tank was designed to work only with specific components which have been selected for their unique properties Many parts ol their fuel systems appear common but are actually special pants which are critical for safe operation Contact Nor Cal Vans immediately if your fuel system faiis to operate properly or it you have questions regarding part replacement This vehicle and tuel system has been successfully compliance tested to meet all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS requirements Safety Precautions SAFETY FIRST Al information contained in this manual and supplements if included is provided for your safety Familiarity with proper operation instructions as well as proper maintenance procedures are necessary to ensure sale trouble free operation Safely precautions are provided to identify potentially hazardous Situations and provide instruction on how to avoid them Recognize the seriousness of this information WARNING Do not step on the rear bumper It is not designed to carry weight Installing Auxilary Equipment WARNING Driling or cutting into the floor area may result in poten
3. NOf Calvans See Transit Connect Adaptive Van Owner s Manual Contents Introduction Warranty and Registration Instructions Contact Information Features Satety Precautions Operation Batore Operation Rear Hatch Operation Ramp Operation Satety Ramp Operation Ramp Passenger Safety 1 wh Ichair and Occupant Restraint n Preventative Maintenance 15 Jacking and Tire Changing a7 Towing ar Transporting a7 Introduction Congratulations on your new purchase Nor Cal Vans lowered tlor van conversions ate designed to provide years of mobility independence Familiarity with proper operation and maintenance procedures wil help ensure sale trouble free operation This owner s manual is designed to otfer you assistance in operating the features of your Transit Connect Adaptive Van Nar Cal Vans encourages wheelchair passengers and their attendants to review the material contained in this manual before attempting operation Please also read the OEM owner s manual provided with your van rom Ford Motor Company Both manuals should be kept in your van at all times and used to operate your van safely Your Transit Connect Adaptive Van is covered by a limited warranty trom Nor Cal Vans as well as a warranty from Ford Motor Company Please read and understand both warranties completly It you experience an operation problem or there is any sign of wear damage or other abnormal c
4. The ramp wil free fall Operation Ramp Operation WARNING Read Ramp Operation Safety on Page 7 before operating ramp Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury andior property damage To Deploy the Ramp 1 Fold second row seats forward Refer to Ford owner s manual for operation 2 From slowed postion pull strap towards the rear of the vehicle and gentty lower ramp See Figure A 3 Now grab the center af the ramp and pull up into the vertical position While holding the ramp in the vertica positon squeeze the latch and slide the lever to the left unti the latch locks into position See Figure B and C 4 Stand on the passenger side of the vehicle whare the strap is located Hold the top of the ramp with your right hand Use your lett hand to pull the handie and lower the ramp slighty towards you Grab the strap with your Jett hand Place your right hand inthe upper grab handie 5 Slowly and carefully lower the ramp Watch our Never put your hands or fingers instructional video Where the ramp side walls close wera narcalvans com 6 Ensure ramp is uly deployed before raining boarding Operation To Store Ramp in Vertical Position 1 From the deployed positon use the grab the upper and lower handles See Figure E To lock in vertical postion gently push on the top of the ramp unt it Clicks See Figure F To Stow Ramp in Flat Position 1 To sto
5. elchair and Occupant Restraint Restraint Belt Angles neaei elernce Pane Locate wheelchair in forward facing position ata centering wheelnair vant squarely within foor anchorages ova A pockets The Iront and Tear beis when lle Y tached shoud create Rew view stevie angles approximately a as shown in Figure 2 Preterred angles and oog locations of bens rm ag whealchalr securement A Points to vehicle anchor p3 points are shown Ad Mote these are Pacas optimum angles and cannot be achieved in deen feontew Kooper Fitting and L Track Attachment Instructions The belts supplied in the Ferward Facing Wheelchair and Occupant Ball Track System are equipped with keeper ings attachments which engage the L track Engage and release keeper fitings as detailed and shown on the folowing page Your conversion is equipped with oval L pocket anchorages tie down L rack depicted in photos Procedures are identical for both types of tie downs Wheelchair and Occupant Restraint Keeper Fitting and L Track Attachment Instructions To Engage Keeper Fitting 1 Insert keeper fiting into rack align engagement feet with holes in oval L pocket See Figure A 2 Push down on fining and slide fing in either direction unti it clocks and locks in position See Figures B and C Pull frmiy on belt to ensure fiting is locked in track
6. ondition contact your sales representative You can also find a copy of this manual warranty registration and an instructional video at htip www nor calvans comitraining Warranty and Registration Review the warranty registration form included with your owner s manual with your sales representative The form must be signed by the consumer This form can be downloaded at www nor calvans comiwarranty Record the last eight digits ofthe vehicle identification number VIN in the space provided for future reference This information must be provided when fing a warranty claim Please contact your sales representative for any Warranty Claims thal might occur Vehicle Identification Number VIN Contact Information Please contact your vehicle dealer about any detects or warranty issues Record their contact information below Dealership name Address Phone Number Sales Representative Nor Cal Vans Ine 1300 Nord Avenue Suite 125 Chico CA 95926 866 892 0160 Features Lowered Floor The lowered floor in this conversion meets ADA standards Ramp The rear entry lowered floor conversion features a manually operated ramp with 31 of usable width and 800 5 carrying capaci Forward Facing Wheelchair and Occupant BeltTrack System Floor anchorages provided in the midpoint and rear lowered floor area can be utilized for restraint of wheelchair passenger One Forward Facing Wheelchair
7. ponents and the surrounding area before applying lubricants Use of improper lubricants can attract dit or other Contaminants which could result in wear or damage to components Preventive Maintenance Generally inspect the ramp assembly for positve securement alignment wear or other possible damage Discontinue ramp operation if there is any sign of damage wear abnormal condition or improper operation Inspect and clean as detailed frequently and routinely minimum every four weeks or 100 cycle intervals Lubricate as specified approximately every three months Note these intervals are a general guideline and wil vary according to frequency of use and conditions Exposure to severe Conditions weather environment heavy usage ete may require inspection and maintenance procedures tobe performed more onen there is any sign o damage wear abnormal condition or improper operation discontinue use immediately Contact your sales representative 1 Jacking Tire Changing and Transport Jacking and Tire Changing Flat Tre Repair Kit i applicable A Sime Smart Spalr Emergency Tire Repair Kit has been included with your conversion It can be found in the driver s sie rear wall panel Refer to the manual included with the kit for instructions an usage Interior Mounted Spare Tire i applicable The spare te is located inthe rear of the vehicle on the driver side The Ford supplied jack jack handles and
8. sts must never be used for hand holds or iting supports Doing so Could result in the detachable parts being inadvertently detached rom the wheelchair resulting in possible injury to the wheelchair resulting in possible injury to the wheelchair occupant andor the attendant Wheelchair Orientation and Securement During Transport The wheelchair and occupant must face the tront of the vehicle and must be secured using the Forward Facing Wheelchair and Occupant Belt and Track System when riding in the conversion Refer to Q Staint User Manual Wheelchair and Occupant Restraint Forward Facing Wheelchair and Occupant Belt Track System Floor anchorages provided In the midpoint and rear low area can be utilized fo restraint of wheelchair passenger sd floor Tie down L track is depicted in some wheelchair and occupant proceduras Your conversion is equipped with oval L pocket tie downs anchorages Procedures for attachment of restraint belis are identical tor both types of tie downs One Forward Facing Wheelchair and Occupant Belt Kit is supplied or the restraint of one wheelchair and occupant The belt kit is used in conjunction with the oval packet te downs Wheelchair Restraint Refer to Staint User Manual for proper use of the belt and track restraint system You can atso visit hitp bityiarimax to learn more about the QRT Max including specications and videos on how the system works Oval Pocket 2 Whe
9. the center of the ramp at ali times The wheelchair passenger andor attendant must ensure the ramp is fully deployed before exiting the vehicle Itis the responsibilty of the wheelchair operator and their attendant to enter and exit the conversion on the ramp in the safest manner w Operation Wheelchair Equipped Occupant Seat Belts Wheelchair passengers should position and buckle their wheelchair equipped seat bolt torso restraint as specified by the manufacturer before loading onto a wheelchair ramp itis the responsibilty of the wheelchair passenger to have his other wheelchair equipped with an occupant restraint seat belt under the direction of their own healthcare professional Stabilizing Wheelchairs Do not operate your wheelchair on the ramp without assistance if you are unable to maintain stability and balance Do not tit your wheelchair without assistance Operate the wheelchair at a slow and constant speed when on the ramp Do not accelerate suddenly when on the ramp Do not raise the front wheels pull a wheelie when on the ramp The aid of an attendant stabilizing the wheelchair is required for optimum safety when entering and exiting the vehicle Wheelchair Attendants When assisting a wheelchair occupant remember to use good body mechanics When the wheelchair is onthe ramp the attendant must grasp the push handles or other securely Detachable wheelchair parts such as arms or lag re
10. tial hazards as well as vehicle damage Caution prior to installation of electrical iedown or other auxilary electrical device is critical to avoid damage to under vehicle components such as wiring fuel systems brake lines etc Operation Before Operation Before utilizing conversion features park the vehicle on a level surface away rom vehicular traffic Place the vehicle transmission in Park and engage the parking brake Rear Hatch Operation Rear hatch operation has not been affected by the conversion Refer to the Ford owner s manual for rear hatch procedures Rear Hatch Emergency Operation In caso of electric failure an emergency release access point has been installed in the rear hatch on the driver side of the latch Insert a small tool into the access point and move it left to right until the latch releases Ramp Operation Satety Keep clear of the area in which the hinged ramp bi fold extension olds and unfolds Remember to use good body mechanics when towing and deploying the ramp Bo certain there is adequate clearance outside the vehicle in whieh the ramp operates Be certain no person or obstruction is within the path of the ramp when deploying or stowing the ramp Keep clear of all ramp moving parts WARNING Provide adequate clearance outside of vehicle to accommodate ramp ZX eon body pans such srs aar oat moving pats Do not release the ramp when deploying or stowing the ramp
11. w ramp in fat position make sure second row seats are folded forward Wih one hand holding the top of the ramp disengage the latch by squeezing the secondary latch and move itto the right Then gently lower the ramp See Figure G Fold the top part of the ramp towards the front of the vehicle and use the strap to gently lower Ensure the ramp is fully stowed and strap tucked in before closing the rear hatch Operation Ramp Passenger Safety Wheelchair passengers and attendants must use basic common sense and good judgment regarding ramp safety Each wheelchair passenger has a unique set of physical abiities combined with the physical characteristics of his or her wheelchair that dictate the method in which he or she will enter and exit the conversion Consequently the procedures for safe operation outined in this manual are general in nature Wheelchair attendants should be instructed on any special needs andor procedures required for safe transport of wheelchair passengers Follow all safety instructions regarding torso restraints stably balance weight distribution and use of attendants as specified in the owner s manual supplied with your wheelchair Determine establish and practice ramp boarding and exiting procedures under the direction of your health care professional your wheelchair representative and your mobility dealer to ensure your ably to do so safely The wheelchair shouid be positioned in
12. winch handle tools are stored behind the spare tire Jacking and Tire Changing Procedures Jacking and tire changing procedures have not been affected by the conversion Detailed tire changing instructions are provided in the Ford supplied owner s manual Pater to the Ford supplied manual for ire changing instructions and salaly precaution as well as instructions regarding other roadside emergencies Towing with a Nor Cal Vans Transit Connect Adaptive Van Towing with a Nor Cal Vans Transit Connect Adaptive Van is prohibited Transporting a Nor Cal Vans Transit Connect Adaptive Van Nor Cal Vans recommends that lowered floor conversion vehicles be transported on flatbed equipment rather than towed with one set of wheels suspended and the other set of wheels remaining in toad contact such as a wheel lit or singbet See your Ford owner s manual for additional information Trailor Transport
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