Lap Belts - Otto Bock Kimba Instructions For Use Manual

The option has been installed and preset by qualified personnel. If the option has been adjusted too tightly or can­
not be engaged, the positioning belt can be subsequently adjusted as needed.

7.2.2.1 Lap belts

WARNING
Excessively tight lap belt
Throttling, suffocation or strangulation due to sliding forwards in the product
► The lap belt has to fit closely but not too tightly so the user is not injured. It should be possible to slide two fin­
gers comfortably between the strap and thigh.
► Observe the following positioning instructions.
► Observe the information in these instructions for use for putting the belt on and adjusting it correctly to avoid
hazards for the user.
CAUTION
Improper use
Falls, user falling out due to improper use
► The lap belt must be put on when getting into the product and used at all times while using the product.
► Only open the lap belt when the user is ready to get out of the product.
► Do not leave the user unsupervised if the cognitive abilities of the user could lead to unintentional opening of
the positioning system.
The seating unit can be equipped with a lap belt. It provides additional support for the pelvis and keeps the user
from sliding out of the seat.
Instructions for use
• Place the user in an upright, 90° seated position (if physiologically possible).
• Ensure that the back is up against the back support pad (if physiologically possible).
• The positioning belt, which is usually preinstalled, should run in the direction of the thighs in front of the pelvic
bones if possible (not illustrated).
Two-point lap belts: The positioning belt should be at an angle of about 60° to 90° to the seat bottom,
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depending on the installation situation. 90° is optimal. The belt strap should run across the thighs in front of the
pelvic bones (see fig. 24).
Four-point lap belts: The main strap (with padding) should be at an angle of about 60° to 90° to the seat bot­
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tom, depending on the installation situation. 90° is optimal. The belt strap should run across the thighs in front
of the pelvic bones (see fig. 25, item 1).
The retaining straps should be positioned behind the main strap to hold the main strap in position (see fig. 25,
item 2).
Possible errors
• The positioning belt lies above the user's pelvis in the area of the abdominal soft tissue.
• The user does not sit upright in the seat.
• If the positioning belt is put on too loosely, the user can shift/slide out to the front.
• During assembly/adjustment, the positioning belt is routed over parts of the seating system (e.g. over forearm
supports or seat pads). This causes the lap belt to lose its positioning and retaining function.
24
Kimba
90°
25
90°
Use
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