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Do not drill holes into the top of the moulded tray.
Maintenance and adjustments (other than those described in these instructions for use)
must be carried out only by a qualified clinician or seating engineer.
Take particular care on slopes, uneven surfaces or other obstacles. If you have any
concerns about the stability of the seating system or the wheelbase, stop using it and
contact the wheelchair service provider.
Transportation
Posture belts, posture harnesses, and foot straps provide only postural support and should
not be used as a passenger restraint in a motor vehicle. Instead, always use a separate
passenger restraint system that is attached to the motor vehicle.
If the Kato Plus is installed in a wheelbase with a reclining back support, the back support
should be in an upright position during travel.
Do not use the Kato Plus as a separate car seat.
Always use the Kato Plus with the wheelbase that it was supplied with. For information on
using the wheelbase in a motor vehicle, refer to the instructions for use that are supplied
with the wheelbase.
Always remove the moulded tray before using the Kato Plus in a motor vehicle.
In the event of a vehicle impact, knee blocks could cause damage to the hips and knees.
Therefore, unless advised not to do so by the prescribing clinician, remove the knee blocks
before travelling.
Always use a head support in a motor vehicle.
Posture belts and posture harnesses
Posture belts and posture harnesses can be dangerous if they are not used correctly.
The instructions for use for the posture belt and posture harness contain important safety
information. If you do not have this document, please contact Blatchford.
Always refer to the instructions for use (
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) before installing a posture belt or posture
harness.
Pre-use Checks
Before using the Kato Plus, always check that the retaining straps are securely fastened (see
both
fig. 1
and ‘Installing the Kato Plus on a Wheelbase’). This check must be carried out every
time any Kato Plus equipment is assembled or disassembled.
All postural support devices should be securely fastened.
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For information on fastening the posture belts and posture harnesses, refer to the
instructions for use.
