Invacare Rea Spirea 4 NG User Manual page 34

Rea® Spirea® 4 NG
Front side tie-down positions for belt straps:
1. Attach the front straps above the castor supporters
as shown in the figure above (see location of the
attachment labels).
2. Attach front straps to the rail system referring to best
practice recommended instructions from the safety belt
manufacturer.
3. Disengage parking brakes and apply tension front straps
by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear.
4. Re-engage parking brakes.
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Rear side tie-down positions for snap hooks:
1. Attach the snap hooks to the orange rings as shown in
the two figures above (see location of the attachment
labels).
2. Attach rear straps to the rail system referring to best
practice recommended instructions from the safety belt
manufacturer.
3. Tighten the straps.
IMPORTANT!
– Make sure that the snap hooks are covered
with slip resistant material to avoid laterally
slipping on the axle.
IMPORTANT!
– Check the plungers are fully engaged on both
sides and located in the same position of the
cut-out section of the rail.
– Make sure that the angle between the rails and
the straps lies between 40° and 45°.
Fit posture belt
WARNING!
The posture belt can be used in addition to but
never as a substitute for an approved passenger
restraint system (3-point belt).
1. Adjust posture belt to fit the wheelchair occupant, see
section 4.7 Posture belt, page 20.
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