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4.6 Lap strap / sea• ng posi• oning belt
DANGER! / WARNING!
• This product is only to be used to posi• on a single person in a
wheelchair.
• Lap straps are not suitable for transit purposes, approved occupant
restraint systems must be used.
• Failure to heed these warnings may result in severe injury or death.
• Ensure that the carer or a• endant is trained in the correct
opera• on of the belts.
• Poorly fi • ed belts may lead to delays, if an emergency situa• on
occurs.
Posi• oning a person with a lapstrap
• Adjust the lap strap to suit, leaving no more than a hand's width
gap for comfort and safety. (Fig 4.17)
• The hand clearance should be with the lap strap under normal
tension and not allow large gaps or loops.
• Generally, the lap strap should be fi xed so that the straps sit at an
angle of approximately 45° (Fig. 4.18), and when correctly adjusted
should not allow user to slip down in the seat.
• Place the strap loosely across the seat with the opening end of the
buckle facing to the right for a le! -handed person and to the le! for
a right-handed person. Pass the other ends of the strap through the
gap between the backrest posts and the backrest.
DANGER! / WARNING!
• Always make sure that the lap strap is correctly secured and
adjusted prior to use.
• If a strap is too loose it could cause the user to slip down and cause
serious injury.
• Check lap strap and securing components at regular intervals for
any signs of fray or damage. Replace if necessary.
• When servicing, check for correct opera• on of the release buckle
and for any signs of wear on the material or plas• c brackets.
Regular Checks/Ac• vi• es:
• As with all posi• oning components, there is a need for correc• ve
adjustments as the person changes their sea• ng posi• on over • me.
• Check the belts regularly for correct fi " ng, to ensure the safety and
comfort of the user.
Q50 R Carbon
45°
16
Fig. 4.17
Fig. 4.18
000690871.NA Rev. A
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