Velcro ® -Style Adjustable Seat Belt; Installation - Permobil 2 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 7: BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY
AND SEAT CUSHIONS
Velcro -Style Adjustable Seat Belt
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I WARNING
Installation of the Velcro -Style Seat Belt must be performed by an authorized Permobil Manual dealer or qualified technician.
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If you ignore this Warning, serious injury may result.
I WARNING
A wheelchair user must never use the wheelchair which has seat belts installed without proper securement of the seat belt
around the user. Should the seat belt not be properly secured, the belt may become entangled in the wheels or an external
obstacle which may lead to the wheelchair coming to a sudden stop causing the user to fall out of the wheelchair.
If you ignore this Warning, you may incur serious or life-threatening injuries.
I WARNING
The Velcro -Style Seat Belt must be worn tightly fitted across the lower pelvis or thighs at all times. A loose belt can allow
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the user to slip down and create a risk of strangulation. Have your seating specialist demonstrate its proper adjustment and
use. See Figures 7-8 and 7-9. Accidental release of the Velcro -Style Seat Belt can allow the user to slip down or fall from
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the wheelchair. If the user's movements or cognitive abilities could lead to accidental release, a caregiver must be present
at all times during its use. Ensure that all caregivers know how to unfasten the product. Failure to do so may delay release
in an emergency. As with any new seating support, the Velcro -Style Seat Belt may change the way a person sits. Users
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must continue to practice regular pressure relief activities and skin integrity checks, not only where this product contacts
the user, but also in primary pressure-bearing areas such as the sacrum, legs, and buttocks. If increased skin redness or
irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult your physician or seating specialist. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury, such as pressure ulcers.
If you ignore any of these Warnings, you may incur serious or life-threatening injuries.

Installation

The seat belt will be installed as shown in Figures 7-8.
Figure 7-9
Figure 7-8
Proper Belt Position for Belt with D-Ring
Velcro -Style Seat Belt with D-Ring
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