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Sopur Easy Life R Rev.C
DANGER!
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Before using your wheelchair ensure the lap belt is worn.
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The lap belt must be checked on a daily
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basis to ensure it is free from any obstruction or adverse
wear.
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Always make sure that the lap strap is correctly secured
and adjusted prior to use. If the strap is too loose it could
cause the user to slip down and risk suffocation or cause
serious injury.
The lap belt is fitted to the wheelchair as shown in the
illustrations. The seat belt comprises 2 halves. They are fitted
using the existing seat stay retaining bolt fitted through the
eyelet on the belt. The belt is routed under the rear of the side
panel. (Fig. 6.36)
Adjust the belt position so buckles are in the centre of the seat.
(Fig. 6.37)
Pelvic Restraint Belt
Fig. 6.36
Fig. 6.37
Adjust lap belt to suit the user’s needs as follows:
To reduce the belt
length
To increase the belt length
Feed free belt
back through male
buckle and slide
adjusters.
Ensure belt is not
looped at male
buckle.
Feed free belt through slide adjusters
and male buckle to provide more belt
length.
When fastened check space between the pelvic restraint belt
and user. When correctly adjusted it should not be possible to
insert more than the flat of the hand between the lap belt and the
user. (Fig. 6.38)
Fig. 6.38
The lap belt should be fixed so that the belt sits at an angle of 45
degrees across the user’s pelvis. The user should be upright
and be as far back as possible in the seat when correctly
adjusted. The lap belt should not allow the user to slip down in
the seat. (Fig. 6.39)
To fasten buckle:
Firmly push male buckle
into female buckle.
To release belt:
Press exposed sides of male
buckle and push towards
centre whilst gently pulling
apart.
WARNING!
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If in doubt about the use and operation of the lap belt then
ask your healthcare professional, wheelchair dealer, carer
or attendant for assistance.
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If you want to retrofit a lap belt, then please contact your
authorised Sunrise Medical dealer.
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The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it
is adjusted correctly and free from any obstruction or
adverse wear.
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Sunrise Medical does not encourage the transportation of
any person in a vehicle using this lap belt as a method of
restraint.
Please see Sunrise Medical transit booklet for further
advice on transportation.
Fig. 6.39
Maintenance:
Check lap belt and securing components at regular intervals for
any sign of fraying or damage. Replace if necessary.
WARNING
The lap belt should be adjusted to suit the end user as detailed
above. Sunrise Medical recommends that the length and fit of
the belt be checked on a regular basis to reduce the risk of the
end user inadvertently re-adjusting the belt to an excessive
length.
