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Where used
Various
Tools and Techniques
The following tool will be required;
No 3 Pozidrive Screwdriver
Torque Driver with No3 Fitment
Lap strap fitting
28. Using the No 3 Pozidrive Screwdriver remove the rear seat canvas screw and washer on the LH and RH side.
29. Loosen but do not remove the middle two seat canvas screw and washer on the LH and RH side.
30. Slide the fixing loop of the Lap Belt Between the seat tube and the seat canvas bar and position the hole in the fixing loop
so that when the canvas screw is reinserted it will go through the hole.
31. Make sure that the Lap Belt is wrapped around the outside of the chair so that the backrest tube takes the load when
applied by the user and that it comes into the chair between the backrest tube and the armrest tube.
32. Check that the Lap Belt is not jammed or fouled by the frame of the chair.
33. Tighten the Seat Canvas Screw to 7nm.
34. Each maintenance check – the seat belt and locking snap buckles are not damaged or have signs or wear.
Occupant safety and comfort
1.
Occupant to position themselves comfortably in the wheelchair, ensuring there is no loose clothing that could interfere with
the occupants own comfort or the wheelchairs general use.
2.
Holding the end of each lap strap, bring to the front of the chair, explaining to the occupant method of fitting for comfort,
security and releasing methods for transfer. NOTE, it is good practice for the occupant to be clearly made aware that, once
the lap strap adjustment sliding mechanism is set, the sliding mechanism position should not be adjusted without the
specific advice on a healthcare professional.
3.
Using the sliding mechanism adjust one side of the lap strap to approximate length, to suit the occupant, try the fit of the
snap buckle, adjust to suit occupants torso and disposition.
4.
Ensure the occupant lap strap is at an angle of approximately 45 degrees across the midriff area of the body.
5.
Once the occupant feels comfortable with the lap strap and securing methods, the healthcare professional must ensure
the lap strap is secure, cannot slip and cause discomfort to the occupant.
6.
Using the 2 part male and female ends of the lap straps snap buckle, push together, pull the locked buckle gently, to
ensure the integrity of the complete assembled lap strap is in place. Reassure the occupant of the lap straps use, describe
by pushing the top and bottom snap buckle clips downwards, how to release the buckle, allowing the lap strap to come
away from around the torso.
7.
It is advisable for the occupant or carer to retain the lap strap to the correct position at all times, especially in outdoor
conditions.
Spares and Options should only be fitted by a trained and competent person
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Weight excluding packaging: 0.35kgs max. per belt.
R Healthcare Technical Information Manual - Dash
Fitting Instruction – Lap Belt (posture belt)
1
Remove the rearmost
screws from the canvas
and loosen off the
remaining screws.
3
Adjust the length of the
longest belt to fit the
occupant. The belt
should secure the
occupant firmly but
without causing
discomfort.
Damaged or worn, lap strap, fittings and fixings need to be replaced.
Take one of the
Take one part of the
lap strap fixing
lapstrap belt and
loops and slide
choose the correct hole
the end with the
position to suit the
fixing
width of your chair.
underneath
Slide the end of the belt
underneath the canvas
canvas and line
up the hole with
and line up the hole
with that in the canvas.
that
Replace and tighten all
canvas. Replace
the screws to secure
and
the lapstrap.
the
secure
strap.
repeat
other side of the
chair seat
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hole
the
Fixing Loop
in
the
tighten
all
screws
to
the
lap
Then
on
the
March 2007 Revision B
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