Posture Belt - Invacare Action 3 NG User Manual

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Adjust the propulsion effort
The adjustment is performed by moving the transmission
links sleeve on the drive motion lever.
1. Slightly loosen the handle lever C .
2. Slide the transmission links sleeve downwards to reduce
the stress.
3. Firmly tighten the handle lever C and makes sure that
the handle lever C is properly tighten .
CAUTION!
Risk of pinching or crushing
– Make sure that the 2 handle levers B and
C are properly positioned so that they are
not bothersome or hurtful for the user and
attendant.
Disengage the steering mechanism
It may be necessary, for the attendant to move the
wheelchair, to disengage the ball joint system from the fork
in order to release the front directional wheel.
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1. Press the end of the disengaging spring D .
2. Release the vertical axle E from its support.
3. Reverse the procedure to reinstall.

4.5 Posture belt

The wheelchair can be equipped with a posture belt. It
prevents the user from sliding downward in the wheelchair
or from falling out of the wheelchair. The posture belt is
not a positioning device.
WARNING!
Risk of serious injury / strangulation
A loose belt can allow the user to slip down and
create a risk of strangulation.
– The posture belt should be mounted by
a qualified technician and fitted by the
responsible prescriber.
– Always make sure that the posture belt is
tightly fitted across the lower pelvis.
– Each time the posture belt is used, check if it
fits properly. Changing the seat and/or backrest
angle, the cushion and even your clothes
influence the fit of the belt.
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