Posture Belt - Invacare Rea Spirea 4 NG User Manual

Rea® Spirea® 4 NG
CAUTION!
Risk of uncomfortable posture
Insufficient space between the lateral positioning
pads can be uncomfortable for certain users.
– This adjustment must be performed by a
qualified technician upon agreement by a
prescribing physician.
– Consult with your provider.
The lateral positioning pads can be adjusted in height
and sideways.
A
1. Remove the backrest cushion A.
2. Adjust the lateral positioning pads B in height and
sideways to the required position with the hook surface
of the backrest cover C.
3. Ensure that the two hook surfaces (pads and back cover)
are set correctly.
4. Put the backrest cushion A back in place.
The lateral positioning pads B must be located
above the arm pad D in order to be able to fold
the wheelchair.
If the seat width is larger then 430 mm E, the
lateral positioning pads B must be removed
before folding the wheelchair.
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C
B
430mm

4.7 Posture belt

The wheelchair can be equipped with a posture belt. It
prevents the user from sliding downward in the wheelchair
or from falling out of the wheelchair. The posture belt is
not a positioning device.
WARNING!
Risk of serious injury / strangulation
A loose belt can allow the user to slip down and
create a risk of strangulation.
– The posture belt should be mounted by
a qualified technician and fitted by the
responsible prescriber.
– Always make sure that the posture belt is
tightly fitted across the lower pelvis.
– Each time the posture belt is used, check if it
fits properly. Changing the seat and/or backrest
angle, the cushion and even your clothes
influence the fit of the belt.
WARNING!
Risk of serious injury during transport
In a vehicle, a user in his wheelchair must be
secured by a safety belt (3-point belt). A posture
belt only is not sufficient as a personal restraint
device.
– Use the posture belt as a complement, but not
as a substitute to the 3-point safety belt, when
transporting the wheelchair user in a vehicle.
Closing and opening the posture belt
Ensure that you are sitting fully back in the seat and that the
pelvis is as upright and symmetrical as possible.
1. To close, push the catch A into the buckle clasp B.
2. To open, push the PRESS button C and pull the catch A
out of the buckle clasp B.
Adjusting the length
The posture belt has the good length, when there's
just sufficient space for a flat hand between body
and belt.
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