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Setting up the Wonderseat
Shoulder Harness
User Set-Up
E
F
G
1) DO NOT use if the user is not wearing a correctly installed, fitting and fastened Hip Belt.
2) DO NOT use without first properly fitting & fastening the Hip Belt. Risk of choking occurs if the pelvis is not
stabilised correctly.
3) This harness is designed as a positioning device in wheelchairs only. DO NOT use as a transportation safety
restraint (including in vehicles), or in any other application where its failure could result in injury. Misuse of the
SPEX harness is unauthorised and unsafe.
4) Any portion of the harness crossing the chest must be positioned sufficiently away from the user's neck.
5) The harness should be installed/fitted by a qualified technician/clinician only. Have your seating specialist
demonstrate correct adjustment/use.
6) The height of the backrest should be similar or slightly above the height of the user's shoulders.
7) Should the harness be accidentally released, the user may fall forward. Do not leave the user
unattended at any time while using the shoulder harness if their cognitive abilities or movements
could lead to accidental release. Ensure all caregivers know how the harness is unfastened as failure
to do so could delay emergency release if necessary.
WARNINGS
Prior to adjusting the shoulder harness, first position the user in the
seat, stabilise the pelvis and fasten the hip belt. Position the shoulder
harness on the user and fasten the buckle
(E)
. Tighten the lower straps
(F)
to stop the harness “riding” upwards. Pull the D-Rings
(G)
on the
shoulder straps to tighten the harness to fit comfortably around the
user while ensuring not to over-tighten. Adjust straps to ensure best fit.
Ensure there is no rubbing on shoulders or neck, if so, reposition so
that the harness comfortably supports them without rubbing. Check
overall operation of the tension straps and buckles. Ensure that there is
no interference with other devices such as feeding tubes, arm support,
accessories, or seat tilt mechanisms. Should there be interference,
adjust harness to prevent this.
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