Belts / Belt Systems (Option); Attaching Belts / Belt Systems - Otto Bock Discovery Instructions For Use Manual

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6.12 Belts / belt systems (option)

CAUTION
Incorrect approach to the adjustment process
Injuries, malpositions, illness of the user due to adjustment errors
► The belt system may only be installed by qualified personnel.
► The qualified personnel is responsible for individual positioning and fitting of the belt system.
► Excessively tight adjustment of the belt system may lead to unnecessary pain or illness of the user.
► Adjusting the belt system too loosely can cause the user to slide into a dangerous position. In addition, the
fastening snaps could open unintentionally if they slide against hard parts of clothing (e.g. buttons).
► For proper installation and adjustment, follow the instructions for use included with the product.
CAUTION
Lack of instruction
Injuries, malpositions, illness of the user due to information errors
► The qualified personnel is responsible for making sure that the user and/or attendant/nursing staff has under­
stood the proper adjustment, use, maintenance and care of the belt system.
► In particular, ensure that the user and/or attendant/nursing staff knows how to quickly loosen and open the
product to avoid delays in case of emergency.

6.12.1 Attaching belts / belt systems

INFORMATION
Observe the instructions for use and the safety information for the respective products regarding the installation
and safe use of the belts and positioning systems.
Lap belt, standard
1) Screw the anchor points of the lap belt directly to the seat bars of the seat frame (see fig. 36, item 1).
INFORMATION: Select the holes on the seat bars such that the lap belt can be applied at an angle of
approx. 60° to the seat bottom (see fig. 37).
2) Guide the lap belt from the inside through the plastic eyelet and the anchor point (see fig. 38).
3) Guide the lap belt through the plastic eyelet from the inside again and pull it tight (see fig. 39).
INFORMATION: The free end of the lap belt must be pulled through the anchor point at least 100 mm.
Secure or shorten excessively long ends of the lap belt so that these do not drag on the ground or get
caught in the wheels.
36
24
37
60°
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