Occupant Restraint Instruction
1.
The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the front of the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is
within the preferred zone of 30 to 75 degrees to the horizontal.
A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone is desirable i.e.closer to, but never exceeding 75degrees.
(Fig 12)
Fig.12
2.
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and across the chest as illustrated Fig 13 and Fig 14.
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent with user comfort.
Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use.
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and across the shoulder as illustrated in Fig
13 and Fig 14.
3.
Restraints should be mounted to the vehicle "B" pillar and should not be held away from the body by
wheelchair components such as armrest or wheels.
Fig.13
4.
The attachment points to the chair are the inner front side frame just above the castor and the rear side frame.
The straps are fitted around the side frames at the intersection of the horizontal and vertical frame tubes. (See Figs
15-20)
5.
The tie down symbol (Fig 16) on the wheelchair frame indicates the position of the wheelchair restraint straps.
The straps are then tensioned after the front straps have been fitted to secure the wheelchair.
Fig. 14
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