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Thigh belt
A thigh belt can provide
additional support and security for
user’s thighs, and helps adduct user’s
knees.
To install thigh belt, unsnap and lift up
front of seat pad. Hold metal slide over
recessed side of H-slot with belt extending
over closest edge and plastic buckle
downwards (see Figure 20a). With other
hand, pinch sides of belt together about
1.5” away from metal slide. Shove pinched
belt section through cross bar of H-slot and
push more through until belt is fl at--then
pull up. Metal slide should be on top with
belt looping below seat. Repeat with other
end of belt. Replace seat pad.
To remove thigh belt, fi rst remove seat pad.
Grasp thigh belt strap directly above slot
from which it protrudes, and pinch strap
edges into cross-bar of H-slot. Then push
downwards on strap to loosen metal slide
from recess in which it is seated. Grasp
metal slide with other hand and pull strap
free. Repeat on other side, then replace
seat pad.
To adjust thigh belt pull adjuster straps
threaded through either side of center
buckle (see Figure 20b).
WARNING
If using thigh belt along with a chest
strap, butterfl y harness or tray, a
seatbelt is also required:
ALWAYS use a seatbelt or pelvic
harness. Absence of a seatbelt or pelvic
harness may result in falls and may
pose a strangulation hazard to user
when a chest strap, butterfl y harness or
tray is in use.
Buckle
Seat
pad
Figure 20a
Figure 20b
Thigh belt
H-slot
Adjuster
strap
Slide
