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YOUNGSTER 3
Lap belt
CAUTION:
Before using your wheelchair ensure the lap belt is worn.
The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it
is free from any obstruction or adverse wear.
Always make sure that the lap belt is correctly secured
and adjusted prior to use. Too loose a strap could cause
the user to slip down and risk suffocation or cause
serious injury.
The lap belt is ftted to the wheel chair as shown in the
illustrations. The seat belt comprises 2 halves. They
are ftted using the existing seat stay retaining bolt ftted
through the eyelet on the belt. The belt is routed under
the rear of the side panel. (Fig. 4.21)
Adjust the belt position so buckles are in the centre of the
seat. (Fig. 4.22)
Adjust lap belt to suit the user’s needs as follows:
To reduce 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.
To increase the belt length
When fastened check space between the lap belt and
user.
When correctly adjusted it should not be possible to
insert more than the fat of the hand between the lap belt
and the user. (Fig.4.23)
The lap belt should be fxed so that the belt sits at an
angle of 45 degrees across the users 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.4.24)
Fig. 4.22
Fig. 4.21
Fig. 4.24
Fig. 4.23
