6.15 Pelvic Restraint Belt
WARNINGS!
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Before using the wheelchair make sure that the pelvic restraint
belt is fitted.
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The pelvic restraint 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 6.15.10. The seat belt comprises two halves. They are fitted
using the existing seat stay retaining bolt fitted through the eyelet
on the belt. The belt is routed under the rear of the side panel. (Fig.
6.15.1).
Adjust the lap belt to suit the user's needs as follows:
Adjust the belt position so that the buckles are in the centre of the
seat. (Fig. 6.15.2).
Feed free belt back through male buckle and slide adjusters.
Ensure belt is not looped at male buckle, (Fig. 6.15.3)
Feed free belt through slide adjusters and male buckle to provide
more belt length, (Fig. 6.15.4 to 6.15.6).
Fig. 6.15.1
NEON 2 SA
Fig. 6.15.2
Fig. 6.15.3
Fig. 6.15.4
Fig. 6.15.5
Fig. 6.15.6
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