Lap Belt - Invacare Duo Range User Manual

12. Lap Belt

The strap can be adjusted by the user with a buckle system.
A qualified advisor must show you how to position the strap according to your
needs.
Lap Belt Adjustment
A lap belt is a standard accessory included with the purchase of your
wheelchair, this will have been factory fitted, or fitted by your Invacare
supplier / dealer, who would have provided you with a demonstration of
operation and fitting etc.
The lap belt is commonly used to assist wheelchair users to maintain an
optimal sitting posture. Correct use of the lap belt is intended to help the
user, especially those with limited sitting balance, to remain safe,
comfortable and well positioned in their wheelchair.
Note
In the interests of safety, Invacare recommend the use of a correctly
adjusted lap belt whenever you use your wheelchair. The lap belt should
be sufficiently tightened to prevent you from sliding down between the belt
and seat.
Adjustment
Ensure you are sitting correctly, i.e. fully back in the seat, and the pelvis is
as upright and symmetrical as possible – not forward on one side or tilted
back.
Position the lap belt so that the hip bones can be felt above the belt.
Adjust the length of the lap belt using the buckles on either side of the
clasp. As a guide, adjust the length so that there is just sufficient room for
your hand to slide between your body and the belt. For ease of use it is
recommended that the clasp is kept in a central position i.e. make
adjustments to each side.
Warning
During transportation the user should be restrained independently of the
wheelchair by a suitably approved restraint system, the lap belt supplied
with your wheelchair may be used in addition to but never as a substitute
for an approved passenger restraint system.
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