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15.3
Fasten the seatbelt in a moving vehicle
Belt must not be held away from the body by
wheelchair components such as armrests or
wheels.
Fig. 32: Illustration of improper belt-restraint fit
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Potential risk of injury or serious injury or death.
The Wheelchair integrated 3 or 4 point belts should not be re-
lied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle.
An approved, vehicle anchored safety belt system, should be
used to secure occupant instead.
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Belt restraints should make full contact with
the shoulder, chest and pelvic. Belts should
be positioned low on the pelvis near the
thight-abdominal junction.
Fig. 33: Illustration of proper belt-restraint fit
Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair
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