Lap Belt Adjustment - Invacare Zipper 2 User Manual

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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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