Otto Bock Juvo, Instructions For Use Manual

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6.13.1 Adaptation
CAUTION
Improper adjustments
Injuries, malpositions, illness of the user due to adjustment changes
► The belt system is an important part of an individual seating unit/seating solution. Do not modify the installa­
tion position and basic settings established by the qualified personnel.
► In case of problems with these adjustments (such as an unsatisfactory sitting position), promptly contact the
qualified personnel who fitted the product.
►
Immediately
consult the qualified personnel if you detect signs of discomfort or fear when using the product.
►
Have the basic settings of the belt system checked regularly. Adjustments may be required due to the growth
of the user or because of changes in the course of the disease.
Small length adjustments of the belt by the user or an attendant (e.g. for clothing of different thickness) are pos­
sible.
The belt length can be adjusted on both sides. Excess belt length is taken up by the plastic slider.
60°
90°
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Positioning the user in the seat
• Place the user in an upright, 90° seated position (if
physiologically possible).
• Ensure that the back is up against the backrest pad­
ding (if physiologically possible).
• The lap belt should be at an angle of about 60° to
90° to the seat surface and run in front of the pelvic
bone.
Possible positioning errors
• The lap belt is positioned above the pelvis of the user in the area of the soft part of the stomach.
• The user does not sit upright in the seat.
• If the lap belt is too loose, the user can shift/slide out to the front.
• During the installation/adjustment, the lap belt is routed over parts of the seating system (e.g. over armrests or
seat pads). This causes the lap belt to lose its retaining function.
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Adjusting the belt length
1) Position the user in the seat. Follow the positioning
instructions in the previous section to do so.
2) Close the belt.
3) Position the 2 halves of the buckle in front of the
upper body, centred over the thighs.
4) Position the respective half of the buckle at a right
angle (see fig. 65, item 1).
5) Slide the 2 halves of the closure to the desired posi­
tion.
6) Release the respective half of the buckle.
7) Verify the adjustment.
WARNING! The lap belt has to fit closely but
not too tightly so the user is not injured. It
should be possible to slide two fingers com­
fortably between the strap and thigh.
69 Juvo
Use