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• Lap belt with steel quick release mechanism
• Shin/leg strap hook and loop belt to go across the front of
shins secured to front posts
A range of wheelchair tie downs to suit your vehicle may be
found on the Unwin Safety Systems website by following the
link on the Sumed website (www.sumed.co.uk ) or typing the
details below in to a web browser:
http://unwinsafety.com
The lap belt, with steel quick release mechanism attached to
your chair should be loosely fitted.
Your wheelchair should be secured front and back using the
appropriate restraints through the brackets front and back.
They should be tightened in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Three point patient restraints should be used and threaded
inside the back posts, straps should be tightened and
adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5.3 Maintenance of your wheelchair
Before using:
• Check that the brakes are working correctly. Do not use
the chair if the brakes are not working
• Check for damage to the wheelchair
• Check the tyres for damage
Monthly:
• Lightly oil all of the moving parts with one or two drops
of light machine oil (the ball bearings in the wheels on
both sides are sealed and do not need to be greased)
• Check all screws and bolts for tightness
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We recommend that chairs are forward
facing during transportation in a vehicle
and that all straps and brackets are used
Chair restraints and client restraints
are not supplied but can be obtained
from Unwin Safety Systems. They should
always be used in accordance with
instructions supplied with the restraints
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