Sunrise Medical Breezy 200, Directions For Use Manual

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9. Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must be used to restrain the occupant to reduce the possibility of
head and chest impacts with the vehicle components and serious risk of injury to the user and other vehicle
occupants. (Fig. 11) The upper torso restraint belt should be mounted to the vehicle “B” pillar - failure to do
so will increase the risk of serious abdominal injuries to the user.
10. A head restraint suitable for transportation (see label on headrest) must be fitted and suitably positioned at
all times during transportation.
11. Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be used or relied on for occupant restraint in a moving
vehicle unless they are labelled as meeting the requirements specified in ISO 7176-19:2001 or SAE J2249.
12. The safety of the user during transportation depends upon the diligence of the person securing the tie-down
restraints and they should have received appropriate instructions and/or training in their use.
13. Wherever possible remove and stow safely away from the wheelchair all auxiliary equipment, for example:
Crutches
Loose cushions
Tray Tables
14. Articulating/elevating leg rest should not be used in the elevated position when the wheelchair and user are
being transported and the wheelchair is restrained using Wheelchair Transport and Occupant Restraints.
15. Reclining backrests should be returned to an upright position.
16. The manual brakes must be firmly applied.
Occupant Restraint Instruction
1. The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the front of the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is
within the preferred zone of 30 to 75 degrees to the horizontal.
A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone is desirable i.e.closer to, but never exceeding 75degrees.(Fig
12)
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12