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Quickie Jive
13.2 occupant restraint Instruction:
The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the
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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
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is desirable i.e. closer to, but never exceeding
75degrees.(Fig.13.3).
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the
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shoulder and across the chest as illustrated Fig 13.5.
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible
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consistent with user comfort.
Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in
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use.
Restraints should be mounted to the vehicle “B”
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pillar and should not be held away from the body by
wheelchair components such as armrest or wheels,
(Fig.13.4).
The tie down symbol (Fig.13.6) on the wheelchair
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frame indicates the position of the wheelchair
restraint straps. The straps are then tensioned
after the front straps have been fitted to secure the
wheelchair.
fig.13.4
fig.13.5
13.3 positioning of the tie down restraints:
rwd front tie down
rwd rear tie down
rwd front and rear tie down straps
fig.13.6
fig.13.8
fig.13.9
fig.13.7
