Swivel Wheel Position; Wheel Camber; Optional Accessories; Lap Belt - Ortopedia Impuls-System Operating Manual

Folding wheelchair
Table of Contents

Advertisement

4.1.2 Swivel wheel position

The required swivel wheel position (Fig.
44) is determined according to the po-
sition specified for the driving wheel.
Note:
Each time the position of the driving
wheel is changed, the castor control
socket (Fig. 45/
) must be reset.

4.2 Wheel camber

Changing the wheel camber is only
possible with the perforated plate of the
IMPULS 3 .
Various wheel cambers (Fig. 46) can be
set by inserting camber discs of 0°– 4°.
Warning:
Customised adaptation or modifica-
!
tion should only be carried out by an
authorised dealer.
42
44
3
45
46
5. Optional acces-
sories
Optional accessories are not included in
the standard scope of supply.

5.1 Lap belt

The lap belt is used for securing a per-
son sitting in the wheelchair.
– Additional stabilisation of the sitting
position.
– Prevents the wheelchair user from
tipping out of the wheelchair (de-
pends on degree of disability).
– Continuous adjustment to suit the
user's needs.
Note:
A lap belt should only be retrofitted
by an authorised dealer!
Warning:
!
The lap belt is not part of the retain-
ing system for the wheelchair and/
or occupant during transportation in
a vehicle for transporting disabled
persons.

5.1.1 Fastening lap belt

Pull both belt bands forwards and push
the two parts of the fastening together.
Then carry out a pull test.
Warning:
Please ensure that nothing is stuck
!
under the belt in order to avoid pain-
ful bruising! – Thus you avoid painful
pressure points
5.1.2 Setting belt length
Note:
The lap belt should be pulled tightly
but should not pinch.
43

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Table of Contents