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15.5
Occupant restraint instruction
Use a vehicle anchored occupant restraint system to secure the occupant.
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Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must used to restrain the occupant to reduce the possibility of
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head and should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components such as armrest or wheels.
Restraints should be mounted to appropriate vehicle pillar and should not be held away from the body by
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wheelchair components such as armrest or wheels.
Fig. 34: Positioning the occupant restraint with
4 point strap system
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Positioning the occupant restraint with 4 point strap system
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Pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the front of
the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the
preferenced zone of 30° - 75° to the horizontal.
Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and across the chest as illustrated Fig. 34.
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Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent with use comfort.
Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use.
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Care should be taken when applying the occupant restraint to position the seatbelt buckle so that the
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release button will not be contacted by wheelchair components during a crash.
Positioning the occupant restraint for use with Dahl
docking system only
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When using wheelchair with Dahl docking system, the
floor anchorage points for occupant restraint should
be located 10 - 60 mm outside wheels, on each side.
The pelvic belt must be worn low across the front of the pel-
vis - so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the optional
or preferred zone of 30° - 75°. As shown a steeper (greater)
angle within the preferred zone, 45° - 75° is desirable i.e.
closer to, but never exceeding 75° degrees.
Fig. 35: Positioning the occupant restraint for use with dahl docking system only
Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair
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