Pelvic Restraint Belt - Zippie YOUNGSTER 3 Notice D'utilisation

Pelvic Restraint Belt

CAUTION:
Before using your wheelchair ensure the lap belt is worn.
The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it is
free from any obstruction or adverse wear.
Always make sure that the lap strap is correctly secured and
adjusted prior to use. If the strap is too loose it could cause the
user to slip down and risk suffocation or cause serious injury.
The lap belt is fitted to the wheelchair as shown in the
illustrations. The seat belt comprises 2 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. 4.21)
Adjust the belt position so buckles are in the centre of the seat.
(Fig. 4.22)
Adjust lap belt to suit the user's needs as follows:
To reduce the belt
length
Feed free belt back Feed free belt through slide adjusters and
through male buckle male buckle to provide more belt length.
and slide adjusters.
Ensure belt is not
looped at male buckle.
When fastened check space between the pelvic restraint belt
and user.
When correctly adjusted it should not be possible to insert more
than the flat of the hand between the lap belt and the user. (Fig
4.23)
The lap belt should be fixed so that the belt sits at an angle of
45 degrees across the user's pelvis. The user should be upright
and be as far back as possible in the seat when correctly
adjusted. The lap belt should not allow the user to slip down in
the seat. (Fig. 4.24)
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To increase the belt length
Fig. 4.21
Fig. 4.22
Fig. 4.23
Fig. 4.24