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13.2 occupant restraint Instruction:
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The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the
front of the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt
is within the preferred zone of 30 to 75 degrees to the
horizontal.
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A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone
is desirable i.e. closer to, but never exceeding
75degrees.(Fig.13.3).
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The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the
shoulder and across the chest as illustrated Fig 13.5.
•
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible
consistent with user comfort.
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Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in
use.
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Restraints should be mounted to the vehicle "B"
pillar and should not be held away from the body by
wheelchair components such as armrest or wheels,
(Fig.13.4).
•
The tie down symbol (Fig.13.6) on the wheelchair
frame indicates the position of the wheelchair
restraint straps. The straps are then tensioned
after the front straps have been fitted to secure the
wheelchair.
fig.13.4
fig.13.5
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Quickie Jive
fig.13.6
13.3 positioning of the tie down restraints:
rwd front tie down
fig.13.7
rwd rear tie down
fig.13.8
rwd front and rear tie down straps
fig.13.9
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