Lap Belt; Seat - Sunrise Medical Breezy BasiX Directions For Use Manual

Options – Seat belt
Before using your wheelchair
ensure the seat belt is worn.
The seat belt is fitted to the
wheelchair as shown in the illustrations. The
seat belt comprises 2 halves. They are fitted
using the existing seat stay retaining bolt fitted
through the eyelet on the belt. The belt is
routed under the rear of side panel. (Fig. 32)
Adjust the belt position so buckles are in the
centre of the seat. (Fig. 33)
Adjust seat belt to suit the user's needs as follows:
To increase the belt To reduce the belt
length
Feed free belt Feed free belt back
through slide adjust- through male buckle
ers and male buckle and slide adjusters.
to provide more belt
length.
When fastened check space
between belt and user. When
correctly adjusted it should be
possible to insert the flat of the
hand between the belt and user.
(Fig. 34)
Generally the Lap Belt should be fixed
so that the straps sit at an angle of
approximately 45°, and when correctly
adjusted should not allow user to slip down in
the seat. (Fig. 35)
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Fig. 32
Fig. 33
lenght
Ensure belt is not
looped at male
buckle.
Fig. 34
Fig. 35
To fasten buckle:
Firmly push male buckle into
female buckle.
If in doubt about the use and operation of the
seat belt then ask your healthcare professional,
wheelchair dealer, carer or attendant for assistance.
Do not rely on the seat belt only when the wheelchair
and occupant are transported in a vehicle. Use the
separate occupant lap and diagonal restraints
provided in the vehicle. See section 6 for details on
transportation.
Options - Seat
Standard seat sling
The sling is equipped with a Velcro
fastener on one side, this permits
stepless adjustment of the sling. To
adjust the sling, fold the chair up.
Then pull the front cover caps (1)
forwards out of the frame. The sling
(2) can be pulled off the frame.
Undo the Velcro fastener and adjust
the sling. Reverse this procedure to refit the sling.
CAUTION:
For proper safety, at least 50 % of the Velcro surfaces must be
in contact with each other at all times.
CAUTION:
The sling must not be pulled too tight, as otherwise this could
interfere with the folding mechanism of the chair.
Options – Seat depth growth
Seat depth growth
You can easily alter the seat depth
by using the Velcro fastener on the
seat sling.
Separate sling (1) from sling
(2), set the desired
position and then
push both slings back together, one
on top of each other.
To release belt:
Press exposed sides of male
buckle and push towards centre
whilst gently pulling apart.
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