Seating Systems; Correct Positioning Of Belt Restraints; Proper Installation And Fit - Sunrise Medical Quickie QRi Manual

QUICKIE/ZIPPIE
H. SEATING SYSTEMS
This wheelchair has been tested for seating in a motor vehicle with
the factory installed seating system only. Ensure that the factory
installed seating system is secured to the wheelchair frame before
operation. Refer to the seating system owner's manual. If you need
to purchase a compatible, crashworthy, wheelchair -anchored
pelvic-belt restraint, call Sunrise Customer service at: 1-800-333-
4000.
I. CORRECT POSITIONING OF BELT RESTRAINTS
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
30to 45 degrees to the horizontal (Figure 8)
Steeper side-view pelvic belt angles are 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, thereby
reducing the tendency for the user to slip under the belt. Steeper
belt angles reduce the tendency of upper-torso belts to pull the
pelvic belt onto the abdomen during frontal impact loading.
J. PROPER INSTALLATION AND FIT
a. The pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the
pelvis.
b. Position the upper-torso belt(s) over the shoulders.
c. The belt(s) should not be held away from the body by the
wheelchair components or parts, including but not limited to
the armrests or wheels.
d. Ensure the belt(s) are not twisted
e. Adjust the belts as firmly as possible being mindful not to
restrict bloodflow, or breathing of the occupant
f. If an upper torso belt is in use, the anchor point (A) should be above and
behind the occupant to ensure the occupant is properly restrained dur-
ing transport.
g. Place the upper torso belt across the middle of the shoulder and the
center of the chest, and connect to the pelvic belt near the hip of the
occupant
WARNING
WARNING
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30° to 45° is the
optimal belt angle
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