Lap Belt (Standard Seat) - Quickie Salsa M2 Mini Manuel D'utilisation

WARNINGS!
• Please show the utmost consideration for the other
traffic on the road. Remember that the last thing a car
or lorry driver expects to see is a wheelchair backing
off the kerb into the road. If in any doubt, do not risk
crossing the road until you are certain that it is safe.
• Always cross the road as quickly as possible; there
may be other traffic.
• Do not attempt to go up or down more than a 70 mm.
kerb/step.
• Do not attempt to use on a series of steps.
• Do not attempt kerbs if on steep slopes or cambers.
• Do not attempt any kerbs in the vicinity of drain covers,
uneven or gritty road surfaces.
• Do not mount or dismount kerbs at an angle other than
straight on (90 degrees) to the edge of the kerb.
• Prior to climbing ensure your legrests will clear the
kerb.
WARNING!
This wheelchair is designed to be repaired and assembled
by a Sunrise Medical authorised dealer and not the end
user. The end user has to disassemble and assemble the
wheelchair only for transportation (see section 5.2).
Rev.3.0

4.31 Lap belt (Standard Seat)

The lap belt kit. (Fig. 4.14).
Fastening the lap strap:
Insert the 3 prong male buckle into the female buckle until
a click is heard (Fig. 4.15)
To fit the lap strap.
• Place the strap loosely across the seat with the buckle
closed.. (Fig. 4.16)
• Pass the other ends of the strap through the gap
between the backrest posts and the backrest
upholstery as shown. (Fig. 4.17)
• Ensure that the adjusters & buckles can be accessed
& the strap is not twisted. Fit the eyelet over the
rearmost bolt. Fit the plain washer, sprung washer &
nut. Tighten with a 13.0mm spanner. Repeat for the
other side. (Fig. 4.18)
• Ensure that the lap strap is tight enough to provide
comfortable support. A simple measure is to keep
a hands thickness between the body and lap strap.
For safety, check the tension on the lap strap at least
once day. (Fig. 4.19)
• Generally, the lap belt should be fixed so that the
straps sit at an angle of approximately 45° (Fig. 4.20),
and when correctly adjusted should not allow the user
to slip down in the seat.
WARNING!
• Ensure that the lap belt is secured and correctly
adjusted before use.
• An incorrectly fitted/adjusted lap belt could allow the
user to slip down, potentially causing serious injury.
• Inspect the lap belt at regular intervals for any signs of
fray or damage and replace as necessary.
• When servicing, check for correct operation of the
release buckle and for any signs of wear on the
material or plastic brackets.
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