Sternum Strap - Otto Bock Kimba Neo Instructions For Use Manual

7.2.3.3 Sternum strap

WARNING
Incorrect application of the belt
Throttling, suffocation or strangulation due to sliding forward or down in the product
► Always use the positioning system in combination with a positioning groin strap that has been put on and
adjusted correctly to stabilise the pelvis.
► The positioning system must fit closely but not too tightly. To avoid injury to the user, it should be possible to
slide two fingers comfortably between the positioning system and the upper body.
► The positioning system is intended to support the area of the upper body from the front. It must be put on and
positioned in such a way that the neck and the throat area remain free at all times. Follow the positioning
instructions.
► To put the product on and adjust it correctly, follow the information in these instructions for use so that the
user cannot slide into a hazardous position.
INFORMATION
For further information, please see the instructions for use included with the product.
INFORMATION
Note the instructions for use and possible application errors (see Page 23, four-point belts), which apply here too.
The seating unit can be equipped with a sternum strap that secures the torso in the seat for certain indications (see
fig. 47). It is used to hold the pelvis and the torso in a symmetrical position.
Adjusting the sternum strap
The length of the belts and thus the tension of the sternum strap can be adjusted using the two pairs of clip
buckles at the back of the seat (see fig. 48, item 1).
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Applying the sternum strap
1) If necessary: Before putting the user into the seat, unfasten the clip buckles at the back of the seat (see
fig. 48, item 1) and draw the belts of the sternum strap slightly forward.
2) Unfasten the lower belts of the sternum strap at the clip buckles (see fig. 49 and see fig. 50, item 1), pull the
belts out and lay down the sternum harness to the rear.
3) Sit the user in the seat. Make sure that the user's back is up against the back support pad.
4) Pull the sternum strap over the user's head onto their upper body.
5) Clip the lower belts of the sternum strap into the clip buckles (see fig. 49 and see fig. 50, item 1).
6) If necessary: Pull the straps tight in the clip buckles behind the seat (see fig. 48, item 1) and fasten them.
Make sure that the sternum strap lies symmetrically on the pelvis.
CAUTION! Ensure that the user's posture in the seat is correct: If the sternum strap is too loose, the
user may slide forward and adopt an incorrect posture or even slide completely out of the seat. The
lower straps of the harness must be level with the hip bone on both sides (see fig. 50, item 1).
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