Invacare XLT User Manual page 25

Rear side tie-down positions for snap hooks:
1. Attach the snap hooks to the rear frame right above the adapter
plate 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 must 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
4.1 Posture belt, page 13.
Fastening the 3-point passenger restraint system
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IMPORTANT!
The illustration above may differ depending on the
restraint system supplier.
WARNING!
– Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system fits
as tightly across the user's body as possible without
discomfort and no part is twisted.
– Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system is
not held away from the user's body by parts of the
wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc.
– Ensure the user restraint has a clear path from the
user to the anchor point without interference by any
part of the vehicle, wheelchair, seating or accessory.
– Ensure the lap belt fits snugly over the occupant's pelvis
and is not allowed to ride up into the abdominal area.
– Ensure the user is able to reach the release mechanism
unaided.
1. Attach the 3-point passenger restraint system refering to the
user manual supplied with your 3-point restraint system.
IMPORTANT!
– Apply the pelvic belt of the 3-point passenger restraint
system 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°.
Transport
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