Sunrise Medical Quickie Q700-UP M Instructions For Use Manual page 30

Positioning the occupant restraint
DANGER!
• The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the front
of the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the
preferred zone of 30° to 75° to the horizontal.
• A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone is
desirable i.e. closer to, but never exceeding 75° degrees
(Fig. 7.5).
i. The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder
and across the chest as illustrated (Fig. 7.4). Restraint belts
must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent with
user comfort.
• Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use.
• Care should be taken when applying the occupant restraint
to position the seatbelt buckle so that the release button will
not be contacted by wheelchair components during a crash.
Passenger with a user weight < 22 kg.
When the user being transported is a child, less than 22 kg
mass and the vehicle involved has less than eight (8) seated
passengers it is recommended that they be transferred to an
UNCE Regulation 44 compliant child restraint system (CRS).
This type of r estraint system provides a more effective occupant
restraint system than the conventional 3 point occupant
restraint system and some CRS systems also include additional
postural supports to assist in maintaining the position of the
child when seated.
Parents or care providers may consider the option, in some
circumstances, for their child is to remain in their wheelchair
whilst in transport due to the level of posture control and
comfort provided by the set up in the wheelchair.
We would recommend in such circumstances that a risk
assessment be carried out by your healthcare professional and
relevant competent persons.
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Fig. 7.4
Fig. 7.5
Q700-UP M/F Rev.A