Invacare Rea Dahlia 30 User Manual page 42

Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45
Fastening the 3-point Passenger Restraint System
IMPORTANT!
The illustration above may differ depending on
the wheelchair and the restraint system supplier.
WARNING!
– Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system
fits as tightly across the user's body as possible
without discomfort and no part is twisted.
– Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system is
not held away from the user's body by parts of
the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc.
– Ensure the user restraint has a clear path
from the user to the anchor point without
interference by any part of the vehicle,
wheelchair, seating or option.
– Ensure the lap belt fits snugly over the
occupant's pelvis and is not allowed to ride up
into the abdominal area.
– Ensure the user is able to reach the release
mechanism unaided.
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1. The vehicle's safety belt should fit as tightly across the
user's body as possible without discomfort. The upper
part of the safety belt should fit over the user's shoulder
as illustrated. No part of the safety belt must be twisted.
No part of the safety belt must be twisted.
A
IMPORTANT!
Apply the pelvic belt restraint of the
3-point-belt restrain low across the pelvis so
that the angle of the pelvic belt is within
the preferred zone A of 30° to 75° to the
horizontal. A steeper angle is preferred, but
never exceeding 75°.
Incorrect placement of safety belt
2. The 3-point safety belt must not be held away from the
user's body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests
or wheels etc.
A
A Incorrect placement of the neckrest
B Correct placement of the neckrest
3. A neckrest should always be used during transport and
it should be adjusted as shown in the picture.
B
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