Restraint Methods - Invacare XLT Max User Manual

6. The pelvic part of the 3-point safety belt must be worn
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°.
7. 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.
8. A headrest must always be used during transport
and it must be adjusted as shown in the picture.
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7. 2 RESTRAINT METHODS

A
B
A
A. Front restraints with straps
1. Connect the front straps around the front tube
of the frame, just above the castor housing, see
picture A.
2. Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling
the wheelchair backwards.
3. Re-apply wheelchair brakes.
B. Rear restraints
1. Attach the snap hooks of the rear straps around the
rear tube of the frame, just above the rear wheel
attachment, see picture B.
2. Tighten the straps.
C. Pelvic belt and 3-point safety belt
1. Check that the pelvic belt is correctly attached
to the wheelchair, adjust the length and fasten it
around the user.
2. Fasten the 3-point safety belt around the user.
C
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