6.15 Pelvic Restraint Belt
WARNINGS!
•
Before using the wheelchair make sure that the pelvic
restraint belt is fitted.
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The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to
ensure it is free from any obstruction or adverse wear.
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Always make sure that the lap strap is correctly
secured and adjusted prior to use.
DANGER!
If the strap is too loose, this could cause the user of the
wheelchair to slip down and risk suffocation or serious
injury.
The pelvic restraint belt is fitted to the wheelchair as
shown in Fig. 6.15.1 to Fig. 6.15.10. The seat belt
comprises two halves. They are ftted using the existing
seat stay retaining bolt ftted through the eyelet on the
belt. The belt is routed under the rear of the side panel.
(Fig. 6.15.1).
Adjust lap belt to suit the user's needs as follows:
Adjust the belt position so buckles are in the centre of the
seat. (Fig. 6.15.2).
Feed free belt back through male buckle and slide
adjusters.
Ensure that there is no excess of belt material looped at
the female buckle end, (Fig. 6.15.3).
Feed free belt through slide adjusters and male buckle to
provide more belt length, (Fig. 6.15.6).
Fig. 6.15.1
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Fig. 6.15.2
Fig. 6.15.3
Fig. 6.15.4
Fig. 6.15.5
Fig. 6.15.6
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