Rea® Focus™
Front side tie-down positions for snap hooks:
1.
Attach the front straps above the castor supporters
A
as shown in the figure above (see location of the
attachment labels).
2.
Attach front straps to the rail system referring to best
practice recommended instructions from the safety belt
manufacturer.
3.
Disengage parking brakes and apply tension front straps
by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear.
4.
Re-engage parking brakes.
Rear side tie-down positions for snap hooks:
1.
Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps
B
to the frame
just above the rear wheel attachments as shown in the
figure above (see location of the attachment labels).
2.
Attach rear straps to the rail system referring to best
practice recommended instructions from the safety belt
manufacturer.
3.
Tighten the straps.
IMPORTANT!
– Make sure that the snap hooks are covered
with slip resistant material to avoid laterally
slipping on the axle.
Fit posture belt
WARNING!
The posture belt can be used in addition to but
never as a substitute for an approved passenger
restraint system (3-point belt).
1.
Adjust posture belt to fit the wheelchair occupant, see
section
Fit neckrest (if installed)
A
B
A
Incorrect placement of the neckrest
B
Correct placement of the neckrest
Fastening the 3-point Passenger Restraint System
IMPORTANT!
The illustration above may differ depending on
the wheelchair and the restraint system supplier.
WARNING!
– Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system
fits as tightly across the user's body as possible
without discomfort and no part is twisted.
– Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system is
not held away from the user's body by parts of
the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc.
– Ensure the user restraint has a clear path
from the user to the anchor point without
interference by any part of the vehicle,
wheelchair, seating or option.
– Ensure the lap belt fits snugly over the
occupant’s pelvis and is not allowed to ride up
into the abdominal area.
– Ensure the user is able to reach the release
mechanism unaided.
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