Restraint Methods; Transport Of Wheelchairs In Vehicles - Invacare rea Azalea Assist User Manual

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RESTRAINT METHODS

A. 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.
B. 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.
C. 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, if
possible
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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