Safety Belts And Harness - progeo Exelle User Manual

The optimum position for the brake on the tyre is about
0.5 cm between the tyre and the brake bar (0.6 cm if
puncture-proof tyres are fitted) (see chapter 6.9
adjusting the brakes ).
The brake works via a lever which acts
directly on the tyre. For this reason the
effectiveness of the braking system depends on
the tyre being correctly inflated. We highly
recommend checking tyre pressures at regular
intervals. (see chapter 2.6 Tyre pressures ).
The brake is a safety feature and must not be
used while the wheelchair is moving as this
could cause the wheelchair to overturn with
possible injury to the occupant.
5.7 Waist belt and harness
Both the waist belt (fig. 37) and the harness (fig. 38) are
accessories to this model and must therefore be ordered
separately.
Both of these belt systems are designed to offer greater security
and stability to the occupant while seated in the chair.
Both the waist belt and harness system are of
particular use to occupants with little control of their
upper body and who require extra support in order to
be held securely in the seat during use.
The waist belt (fig. 37) holds the occupant in the chair around
the waist and leaves the upper body free for movement.
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(figs. 37-38)
The waist belt is fastened to the wheelchair via two anchorage
points at the back of the frame (fig. 37).
The harness system (fig. 38) holds the occupant in the seat at
his or her waist and shoulder. The entire upper body of the
occupant is secured. It is intended for use by occupants with
particularly limited mobility in the upper body.
The harness system is fastened to the wheelchair via four
anchorage points on the rear of the frame (fig. 38).