Fastening The Seat Belt - Handicare IBIS User Manual

 The wheelchair should
be inspected by a
Handicare's
representative before
reuse following
involvement in any type
of vehicle collision.

Care should be taken
when applying the
occupant restraint to
position the seatbelt
buckle so that the
release button will not
be contacted by
wheelchair components
during crash.
The wheelchair has been tested in
accordance with ISO 7176-19 (2008)
3.9

Fastening the seat belt


Use the three-point seat belt in
order to reduce the risk of head
and chest injuries in the event of
the wheelchair colliding with
parts of the car.

The wheelchair should always
be inspected by a representative
of the manufacturer following
any kind of collision.
Use the seat belt as follows:

Position the belt across the hips as
tightly as possible at an angle
between 30° and 75°. The other
part of the belt is positioned to sit
across the chest and shoulder.

The seat belt should fit as tightly as
possible and must not be twisted.

Ensure that the seat belt is not
obstructed from having contact with
Operating instructions
the body by wheelchair parts, such
as armrests or wheels.
Trays fitted to the wheelchair which do
not comply with safety requirements
must be:

Removed and secured separately in
the vehicle.

Secured to the wheelchair, with
shock-absorbing padding placed
between the tray and the user.
In order to prevent injury in the event
of a collision, secure wheelchair
accessories to the wheelchair or
remove them from the chair and
secure them in the vehicle.
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