Options – Push Handles
Height-Adjustable Push Handles
These handles are secured with
pins to prevent them from sliding
out accidentally. Opening the hand
wheel (1) makes it possible to
adjust the height of the push hand-
les (2) to suit your individual needs.
Then tighten the hand wheel.
CAUTION!
The handwheel must always be
tightened, to avoid the push
handles becoming loose when being transpor-
ted.
CAUTION!
Only pull the push handle so far out that the set-
ting screws grip on the slots.
Options – Lap belt
Before using your
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wheelchair ensure the
seat belt is worn and correctly
adjusted before use.
The lap belt is fitted to the
wheelchair as shown in the illustra-
tions. The lap belt is fitted bet-
ween the armrest support and the
backrest tube. The belt should
then be run across the outside of
the back upholstery.
It is important that the belt is routed around the back
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of the wheelchair. The buckle end can be fed between
the armrest and backrest.
Adjust the belt position so that the buckles are in the centre of the
seat.
Adjust the lap belt to suit the user's needs as follows:
Feed the belt
Feed the belt back
through slide adju-
through male
sters and male
buckle and slide
buckle to provide
adjusters.
more belt length.
When fastened check space bet-
ween the lap belt and the user,
when correctly adjusted it should
be possible to insert the flat of the
hand between the lap belt and the
user.
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Ensure the belt is
not looped at the
male buckle
Generally the Lap Belt should
be fixed so that the straps sit
at an angle of approximately
45°, and when correctly adju-
sted should not allow user to
slip down in the seat.
To fasten buckle: -
Firmly push the male buck-
le into female buckle.
Do not rely on the lap belt only when the wheelchair
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and occupant are transported in a vehicle, use the
separate occupant lap and diagonal restraints provided in
the vehicle.
Advice to Client
The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it is adju-
sted correctly and it is free from any obstruction or adverse wear.
Failure to make sure that the lap belt is secure and
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adjusted prior to use could cause serious injury to the
user. E.g. too loose a strap may allow the user to slip
down in the chair and risk suffocation.
Maintenance
Check lap belt, and securing components; at regular intervals for
any sign of fraying or damage. Replace if necessary.
Clean the lap belt with warm soapy water and allow to dry.
Note
The lap belt should be adjusted to suit the end user as
detailed above
Sunrise Medical also recommend that the length and fit of
the belt is checked on a regular basis to reduce the risk of
the end user inadvertently re-adjusting the belt to an
excessive length
If in doubt about the use and operation of the seat belt
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then ask your healthcare professional, wheelchair dea-
ler, carer or attendant for assistance.
To release belt: -
Press the exposed sides of
the male buckle and push
towards the centre whilst
gently pulling apart.
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