Restraint Methods - Invacare rea Azalea Assist Manual

7.2 RESTRAINT METHODS

Frontal restraints with straps
1. Connect the frontal straps around the castor attachment. See pic A.
2. Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards. Re-apply wheelchair brakes.
Rear restraints
1. Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the vertical rear tube by the rear wheel attachment.
2. Tighten the straps.
Fastening of pelvic belt and safety belt
1. Check that the pelvic belt on the wheelchair is correctly fastened.
2. Fasten the 3-point safety belt around the user.
If there is no pelvic belt in on the wheelchair the user
must transfer to the seat of the vehicle.
The safety belt should not be kept from the user's
body by the parts of the wheelchair.
Never use the harness and pelvic belt in a vehicle as
a safety belt. A belt designed for transport in vehicles
must always be used .
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