Safety Equipment And Options - Invacare Action 4NG series User Manual

2.6.3 Safety equipment and options

- Safety standard equipment :
Posture belt (photo 34) : to close the buckle belt, engage part
(A) into part (B), to open press (C).
The posture belt is mounted on the backrest brackets.
Straps should be adjusted on both sides to suit user body,
thread the loop (D) through the mounting on the chair and
then through the two plastic buckles (E). It is important that
both buckles (E) are used.There is a danger the belt might slip
if the belt is threaded through only one.
If the belt has come loose at the metallic clasp it should be
adjusted, thread the loop (F) through the plastic buckle (G).
Please make sure that the belt cannot slide.
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Position the posture belt so that the hip bones can be felt
above the belt.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 where possible i.e. make adjustments to each
side of metal buckle belt with double adjuster.
C
B
E
D
A
G
F
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Please check your posture belt every week, to ensure that
it is in good condition; no damage, fraying etc. and that it is
securely fixed to the wheelchair.
In case the posture belt has to be replaced, the new
belt fixation should be conform to the scheme enclosed with
each belt delivery; the belt should be mounted and adjusted
by your regular dealer.
Make sure that the belts do not get caught in the spokes of
the rear wheel.
Not to be used as an alternative to a 3-point occupant
restraint in a vehicle. A metal buckle posture belt must be
used in conjunction with the 3-point occupant restraint.
Push down the button (A schema 36) and adjust the wheels
holding tube for the desired distance based upon the preset
holes.
Make sure that the dog points locates in and protrudes
through its appropriate location hole in the frame tube in
order to prevent any falls.
A
35
A
36
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