Installation; Adjustment - TiLite TRA AERO T Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 7:
BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT
CUSHIONS
I WARNING
The Velcro -Style Seat Belt must be worn tightly fitted across the lower pelvis or thighs at all times. A loose belt can
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allow the user to slip down and create a risk of strangulation. Have your seating specialist demonstrate its proper
adjustment and use. See Figures 7-8 and 7-9. Accidental release of the Velcro -Style Seat Belt can allow the user to
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slip down or fall from the wheelchair. If the user's movements or cognitive abilities could lead to accidental release,
a caregiver must be present at all times during its use. Ensure that all caregivers know how to unfasten the product.
Failure to do so may delay release in an emergency. As with any new seating support, the Velcro -Style Seat Belt
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may change the way a person sits. Users must continue to practice regular pressure relief activities and skin integrity
checks, not only where this product contacts the user, but also in primary pressure-bearing areas such as the sacrum,
legs, and buttocks. If increased skin redness or irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult your physician or
seating specialist. Failure to do so may result in serious injury, such as pressure ulcers. If you ignore any of these
Warnings, you may incur serious or life-threatening injuries.
I WARNING
A wheelchair user must never use the wheelchair which has seat belts installed without proper securement of the seat
belt around the user. Should the seat belt not be properly secured, the belt may become entangled in the wheels or
an external obstacle which may lead to the wheelchair coming to a sudden stop causing the user to fall out of the
wheelchair. If you ignore this Warning, you may incur serious or life-threatening injuries.

Installation

The seat belt will be installed as shown in Figures 7-8.
Figure 7-9
Figure 7-8
Proper Belt Position for Belt with D-Ring
Velcro -Style Seat Belt with D-Ring
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Adjustment

When the belt is properly adjusted and tightened, it should fit snug so that the user's pelvis is secure. See Figure 7-9.
If length adjustment is necessary to achieve a good fit or to remove the belt for cleaning, this can be done using the
belt end fittings.
Safety Check
When properly positioned in wheelchair, the wheelchair user should lean forward and side to side to check the fit.
Check for:
1. Normal operation of adjustment straps.
2. Comfort: look for areas of irritation.
3. Position: if too high or too low, adjust anchor points.
4. Interference with other devices: relocate anchor points as necessary.
5. Move chair through full range of motion, including folding, and rolling. Check for any interference.
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