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“Movement is life!”
Figure 32: Desired Pelvic Belt Angle
Figure 33: Recommended Safety Zone
Figure 34: Pin/Bushing for Pelvic Belt
Pin/Bushing for Attachment of Pelvic Belt
k. Refer
to
Fig. 32
: A side view of the desired pelvic belt angle
range.
(1) NOTE 1: Steeper side-view pelvic-belt angles are especially
important if the pelvic belt is intended to be used for postural
support in addition to occupant restraint in a frontal crash.
Steeper angles will reduce the tendency for a vertical gap to
develop between the user and the belt due to compliance of seat
cushions and belt movement, thereby reducing the tendency for
the user to slip under the belt and for the belt to ride up on the
soft abdomen during normal use.
(2) Steeper belt angles also reduce the tendency for upper-torso
belts to pull the pelvic belt into the abdomen during frontal
impact loading.
l. Auxiliary wheelchair equipment should be removed from the
wheelchair and secured in the vehicle during transit.
m. Wheelchair mounted trays must be removed from the
wheelchair and secured during transit.
n. Alterations or substitutions should not be made to the
wheelchair structural and frame parts or components without
consulting Kids Up.
o. Follow the precautions for the recommended safety zone shown
in
Fig. 33
.
p. The recline and tilt should place the child in an upright position
for transport. Never exceed a 30° (from vertical) recline when
using the chair for transport.
The Active must be in the off
position.
q. The Kids ROCK chair with the transit option is equipped with a
pin/bushing assembly for easy attachment of certain pelvic
belts. The location of this pin is shown in
Fig. 34
.
r. Always drive carefully so as not to put unnecessary excessive
force on the tie down system.
WARNING: Do not use the chair if it has been in-
volved in a crash.
