Pride Mobility Jazzy EVO Series Owner's Manual page 18

V. C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S
Positioning Belt
Your power chair may be equipped with a positioning belt
that can be adjusted for operator comfort. See figure 18. The
positioning belt is designed to support the operator so that he/
she does not slide down or forward in the seat. The positioning
belt is not designed for use as a restraining device.
WARNING!
designed for use as a seat belt in a motor
vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should
be properly belted into seats approved by the
vehicle manufacturer. Your power chair is not
suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle with
the following exception: The vehicle must be
equipped with a Wheelchair Tie-down and
Occupant Restraint System (WTORS) that has
been installed in accordance with the tie-down
manufacturer's instructions, and is compliant
with ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 18/ISO
10542 standards, and the power chair must
have a transit securement system conforming
to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 19/ISO
7176-19 standards. It is essential to use a
complete WTORS to secure the power chair
to the vehicle and to provide the power chair
occupant with a properly designed and tested
safety restraint system. A restraint system
with both pelvic and upper-torso belts must
be used to protect the power chair occupant
and minimize the likelihood of injury caused
by contact with the vehicle during a crash or
sudden braking.
WARNING! The positioning belt should be secured at all times. Never allow the positioning belt
to hang or drag on the floor as it may become entangled.
To install the positioning belt:
1. Remove the rearmost screw that holds the seat hinge to the seat base on both the left and right seat hinges.
2. Insert the screw through the supplied washer, through the positioning belt, and into the seat base for each side
of the power chair seat.
3. Tighten both screws.
To adjust the positioning belt for operator comfort:
1. Once seated, insert the metal tab on one side of the belt into the plastic housing on the opposite side until you
hear a click. See figure 13.
2. Pull the excess strap attached to the metal tab until it is secure, but not so tight as to cause discomfort.
To release the positioning belt:
1. Press the push button mechanism on the plastic housing.
MANDATORY! Make sure the positioning belt is properly secured to the power chair and is
adjusted for operator comfort before each use.
MANDATORY! Inspect the positioning belt for loose parts or damage, including tears, worn spots,
bent hardware, damaged latch mechanisms, dirt or debris, before each use of the power chair.
If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for maintenance and repair.
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Figure 13. Positioning Belt Adjustment
Jazzy EVO Series