User Manual
Issue No: 14 | 2015
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Procedure 14
This procedure include the following:
Strapping:
User Manual | Procedure 14
Location of the strapping
The strap can positioned either, under the
wheelchair and passing up between the side guards
(if fitted) and fastened across the lap or pelvis. Other
option is passing around the back and inserted in
between the insides of the centre pad as per Fig 38.
This style of strap is a positioning strap only.
WARNING
It is not designed for use as a safety device to
withstanding high stress loads such as auto safety
belts.
With regards to chest positioning straps – it is the
obligation of the therapists and other healthcare
professionals to determine if a chest strap/harness
is required.
Fig 38
