SMB-140 – Wheelchair Tie-Down & Occupant Restraints – New Flyer

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SERVICE MANUAL BULLETIN
This Service Manual Bulletin is prepared by the Publications Department of New Flyer Industries
Canada ULC. Refer to details below.
The New Flyer vehicles described in this manual may be protected by one or more
patents and design applications or registrations in the United States and Canada,
and in other countries. Refer to “Vehicle Patent Information” in this manual.
Copyright © 2014 New Flyer Industries Canada ULC
ISSUE DATE: Nov 04 2014
SMB-140
APPLICABILITY
VEHICLE LENGTH  30ft.  35ft.  40ft.  60ft.  ALL
VEHICLE TYPE  High Floor Low Floor  Invero®  Xcelsior®  ALL
FUEL TYPE
 Diesel  Electric  Diesel/Electric
 ALL
 CNG  LNG
SUBJECT Wheelchair Tie-Down & Occupant Restraints
SECTION TITLE PM – PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
DETAILS This bulletin provides revised inspection intervals and procedures for
the wheelchair tie-down belts and occupant restraints installed on your
New Flyer vehicle.
This information supersedes any prior information on this subject
already provided in your New Flyer Service Manuals. Make this Service
Bulletin available to service personnel to inform them of changed information.
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SMB-140
The New Flyer vehicles described in this manual may be protected by one or more
patents and design applications or registrations in the United States and Canada,
and in other countries. Refer to “Vehicle Patent Information” in this manual.
Copyright © 2014 New Flyer Industries Canada ULC
1. Daily Preventive
Maintenance
1.1. Wheelchair Tie-Down & Occupant
Restraints
If the vehicle was involved in an impact
situation, significant enough to have
the vehicle towed, then the wheelchair
tie-downs, occupant restraints, and
anchorages that were in use at the time
should be replaced.
The following items should be inspected on
a daily basis:
❒ Check belt retractor mechanism by extending
and releasing belt. Ensure belt retractor
operates as designed and functions
smoothly.
❒ Inspect belts to ensure webbing is not cut,
frayed, damaged, or contaminated by polishes,
oils, or chemicals.
❒ Operate buckles and any locking or
release mechanisms. Ensure mechanisms
operate smoothly and release completely.
❒ Ensure all floor anchors are secure and
free of obstructions, debris and dirt.
Tighten mounting hardware as required.
☞NOTE:
If any mounting hardware requires tightening
or adjustment, the fastener must be
removed to have the threads cleaned and
Loctite 243 reapplied.
❒ Ensure all wall anchors for belts are properly
secured and allow proper freedom of
movement.
❒ Ensure floor surface in wheelchair restraint
area is undamaged and free of any condition
which would impede use of equipment.
❒ Ensure the belts are kept clean and
recoiled within the retractor when not in
use.
❒ Ensure all labels detailing use of restraint
equipment are undamaged and clearly legible.
2. 6,000 Miles (9,600 km)
Preventive Maintenance
2.1. Wheelchair Tie-Down & Occupant
Restraints
Perform the following activities every 6,000
miles (9,600 km):
❒ Clean belts as required using mild soap
and water. Do not use solvents, chemical
solutions or strong detergents. If required,
soak belts for several hours in water to
loosen dirt. Clean, rinse and dry thoroughly
before returning to service.
❒ Lubricate the tiedown belt buckles at the
hinges being careful not to contaminate
the webbing.
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