Pelvic Restraint Belt - Quickie Life RT Directions For Use Manual

Pelvic Restraint Belt

WARNING!
• Before using the wheelchair make sure that the pelvic
restraint belt is fitted correctly.
• The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it is
free from any obstruction or adverse wear.
• Always make sure that the lap strap is correctly secured
and adjusted prior to use.
• If the strap is too loose, this could cause the user of the
wheelchair to slip down and risk suffocation or serious
injury.
The lap belt is fitted to the wheelchair as shown in the
illustrations. The seat belt comprises two halves. They are ftted
using the existing seat stay retaining bolt ftted through the eyelet
on the belt. The belt is routed under the rear of the side panel.
Adjust the belt position so buckles are in the centre of the seat.
(Fig. 6.41 - 6.42)
Adjust lap belt to suit the user's needs as follows:
To reduce the belt length
Feed free belt back through
male buckle and slide
adjusters.
Ensure belt is not looped at
male buckle.
When fastened check space between the pelvic restraint belt
and user. When correctly adjusted it should not be possible to
insert more than the flat of the hand between the lap belt and
the user. (Fig. 6.43).
The lap belt should be fxed so that the belt sits at an angle of 45
degrees across the users pelvis. The user should be upright and
be as far back as possible in the seat when correctly adjusted.
The lap belt should not allow the user
to slip down in the seat.
To fasten buckle:
Firmly push male buckle
into female buckle.
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To increase the belt length:
Feed free belt through slide ad-
justers and male buckle to provide
more belt length.
To release belt:
Press exposed sides of male
buckle and push towards
centre whilst gently pulling
apart.
Fig. 6.41
Fig. 6.42
Fig. 6.43
WARNING!
• If in doubt about the use and operation of the lap belt then
ask your healthcare professional, wheelchair dealer, carer
or attendant for assistance.
• The lap belt must only be fitted by an approved Sunrise
Medical dealer / agent. The lap belt should only be adjusted
by a professional, or a Sunrise Medical approved dealer /
agent.
• The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it is
adjusted correctly and free from any obstruction or adverse
wear.
Maintenance:
Check lap belt and securing components at regular intervals for
any sign of fraying or damage. Replace if necessary.
NOTE:
The lap belt should be adjusted to suit the end user as detailed
above. Sunrise Medical recommend that the length and fit of the
belt be checked on a regular basis to reduce the risk of the end
user inadvertently re-adjusting the belt to an excessive length.
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