transportability
occuPaNt restraiNts 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 C)
2. The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and
across the chest as illustrated Fig d and e
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 D and E.
3. 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 G - K)
4. The tie down symbol (Fig F) 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.c
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Fig.D
Fig.e
Fig.F
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PositioNiNG oF Wheelchair tie DoWN restraiNts
oN Wheelchair:
1. Location of the front and rear tie down labels (Fig. G-H-I).
2. Position of the front, (Fig.G) and rear, (Fig.H-I), wheelchair tie
down restraint and the tie down label.
3. Side view of tie down straps, (Fig.J).
Fig.G
Fig.H
Fig.I
Fig.J