Positioning Belts - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Positioning Belts

The angle of the pelvic belt should be within the preferred zone of 45 to 75 degrees
to the horizontal OR within the optional zone of 30 to 45 degrees to the horizontal.
Steeper side-view pelvic belt angles are
especially important if the pelvic belt is
intended to be used for postural support
in addition to occupant restraint in a
frontal crash. Steeper angles will reduce
the tendency for a vertical gap to
develop between the user and the belt
due to compliance of seat cushions and
belt movement, thereby reducing the
tendency for the user to slip under the
belt and for the belt to ride up on the
soft abdomen during normal use.
Steeper belt angles also reduce the tendency for upper-torso belts to pull the pelvic
belt onto the abdomen during frontal impact loading.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 14.4.
1. The pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the pelvis.
2. Position the upper torso belt(s) over the shoulders.
3. The belt(s) should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or
parts, including but not limited to wheelchair armrests or wheels. Refer to
FIGURE 14.4 for proper and improper positioning of the belts.
4. Ensure the belt(s) are not twisted.
5. Adjust belts as firmly as possible, being mindful of user comfort.
DO position belts INSIDE of
armrests, wheels, etc.
Part No 1127114
SECTION 14—TRANSPORT READY OPTION
WARNING
FIGURE 14.4 Positioning Belts
139
Side View
Preferred Zone
Optional Zone
30°
45°
75°
DO NOT position belts OUTSIDE
of armrests, wheels, etc.
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