10
Important - Chest
Harness Adjustment
GREAT CARE should be taken when fitting a chest harness and the
following points should always be followed:
•
The straps on the harness should never be allowed to move
close to or in any way cause an obstruction to the child’s neck.
•
The straps should never be fitted too tightly and should be clear
from any obstruction.
•
The sternum straps
(A)
on the chest harness should always be
adjusted prior to use to ensure that it is no higher than the
middle of the user’s chest.
•
A lap strap
(B)
should always be fitted if a harness is being used
to ensure the child cannot slide down onto the sternum strap.
•
Always ensure that the belts offer your child both comfort and
support. If the child’s clothing has been adjusted (i.e. a jumper
removed) the straps should be re-adjusted accordingly.
Fixing onto chair
•
The Jupiter comes with guide plates for the top straps which
are located either side of the upper back
(A)
. The webbing
strap should be fed through these guides and then adjusted and
secured in place using the cam buckle clasps directly beneath the
guide plates.
•
The straps at the bottom of the harness should be fed through,
adjusted for fit and then locked using the Cam Buckle Clasp
(B)
located on the hip pad rail.
Fastening of belts
•
Feed the fabric belt through the buckle on the strap.
•
The belts should be pulled through enough to suitably support
your child whilst still being comfortable.
•
When this has been achieved the buckle should be snapped
closed to secure the strap in place
The same precautions highlighted here should be adhered to when
using any form of trunk supports or flexi supports with straps.
!
!
If there is any possible chance of the child getting the straps caught
around their neck, REMOVE THE HARNESS IMMEDIATELY.
A
A
B
B
