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Postural belts and chest straps will help you keep an optimum sitting/standing position in your Rovi-MPS
System. Correctly adjusted postural belts ensure users are sitting or standing securely, comfortably and well-
positioned in the wheelchair, especially for those that experience difficulties with balance.
WARNING! Risk of crushing, damage or entanglement.
• To prevent crushing or entanglement, postural belts should remain secure at all times .
• NEVER allow the positioning belt to hang or drag on the floor, or become trapped between the seating
system and the power base.
• NEVER allow the chest strap to become trapped between the seating system and the power base.
DANGER! Risk of Death or Serious Injury.
Not wearing your postural belt could result in death or serious injury.
• ALWAYS wear your postural belt. Your postural belt helps reduce the possibility of a fall from the wheelchair.
• The postural belt is a positioning belt only. It is NOT designed for use as a safety device withstanding
high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts
.
• Ensure your seat positioning strap is properly secured to the wheelchair and is adjusted for comfort
before each use.
•
Postural Belts are NOT designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle
. Nor is your power
wheelchair suitable for use as a vehicle seat. Persons travelling in a vehicle must be properly belted
into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
• ALWAYS be certain to read the safety information provided in the belt manufacturer owner’s manual.
IMPORTANT!
A postural belt should ALWAYS be used when the wheelchair is occupied. A postural
belt allows users to sit securely, comfortably and well-positioned in the wheelchair, and is especially
important for users who experience difficulties with balance while sitting. Refer to
Section 5.14.4
for
instructions on proper belt adjustment.
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Death.
Improper care & maintenance of your postural belt/chest strap could result in death or serious
injury.
• Inspect the postural belt and chest strap for wear, loose parts or damage prior to each use. Inspect
for tears, frayed webbing, bent hardware, damaged latch mechanisms, and/or contamination. DO NOT
attempt to repair a worn or damaged belt. If signs of wear appear, the postural belt should be replaced
IMMEDIATELY.
• Regularly inspect & clean belt of any dirt or debris using mild soap & water.
• Take care to avoid contamination of the belt webbing from damaging polishes, oil, lubricants and/or
other chemicals.
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SEATING ACCESSORIES & COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
SEATING ACCESSORIES & COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
5.14 POSTURAL BELTS AND CHEST STRAPS
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury.
Not wearing your chest strap could result in serious injury.
• To ensure proper body positioning and stability, the chest strap should ALWAYS be worn in the Stand
position.
• ALWAYS ensure the chest strap is properly secured to the wheelchair and properly adjusted PRIOR
to transitioning into the stand position.