Transportability - Sunrise Medical Breezy BasiX Directions For Use Manual

Restraint belts must not be held away from the body by
wheelchair components or parts such as the armrests or wheels.
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and
across the chest as illustrated.
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent
with user comfort.
Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use.
The lap and diagonal restraints should be routed through the gap
between the seat and backrest as shown in figure 24.
Pelvis restraints should make full contact across the front of the
body near the junction of the thigh and pelvis
Correct
placement
of the
headrest
1. Confirm that the vehicle is suitably equipped to transport a
passenger in a wheelchair and has access that is suitable for
your wheelchair type.
2. Sunrise Medical Ltd. recommends:
The use of a lower leg restraint, placed around the shins and
around the front frame just above the castors. (Fig. 25).
a) That the wheelchair be secured by a 4-part (webbing) Tie
Down Restraint system, conforming to ISO 10542 or SAE
J2249 with non-adjustable front straps and adjustable rear
straps, which typically use Karabiner clips/S hooks and tongue
and buckle attachments.
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b) Sufficient space should be available around the wheelchair
to enable clear access to attach, tighten and release the
wheelchair and occupant tie down restraints and safety belts.
c) The tie down restraints should be fitted to the main frame of
the wheelchair as indicated in the diagrams on the following
page, and not to any attachments or accessories, e.g. not
around the spokes of wheels, brakes or footrests.
d) The tie down restraints should be attached as close as
possible at an angle of 45 degrees and tightened securely in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
e) The safety of the user during transportation depends upon the
diligence of the person securing the tie down restraints and
they should have received appropriate instructions and/or
training in their use.
The attachment points to the chair are the inner front side frame
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just above the castor and the rear side frame. The straps are
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fitted around the side frames at the intersection of the horizontal
and vertical frame tubes.
the headrest
The tie down symbol on the wheelchair frame indicates the
position of the wheelchair restraint straps. The straps are then
tensioned after the front straps have been fitted to secure the
wheelchair.
Transportability – positioning of wheelchair tie down
restraints on wheelchair
A self-propelling wheelchair secured with
front and rear wheelchair tie down restraints.
Positioning of the restraint straps is shown in
more detail below.
Position of the rear wheelchair tie down
restraint and the tie down label on the
wheelchair.
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