5900A Powerchair Owner’s Manual DCR1236
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Occupant restraint instructions
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Powerchair mounted lap belts or lap straps
(postural or otherwise) should not be used as
or relied upon for occupant restraint in a moving
vehicle
Figure 5.5 – correct positioning of three-point occupant restraint
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Always use a three-point occupant restraint
system to secure the occupant
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Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must
be used to restrain the occupant and to reduce
the possibility of head and chest impacts with the
vehicle components
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Restraints should be mounted to the appropriate
vehicle pillar and should not be held away from
the body by powerchair components such as
armrest or wheels (Figure 5.6)
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Use a suitable positioned headrest when being
transported in a powerchair.
Positioning the occupant restraint
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A pelvic belt should be worn low across the front
of the pelvis so that the pelvic belt restraint angle
is between 30° - 75° relative to the horizontal
(Figure 5.5)
Figure 5.6 – incorrect positioning of three-point occupant restraint
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A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred
zone is desirable (Figure 5.5)
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The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the
shoulder and across the chest as illustrated
(Figure 5.5). Do not fit restraint belt as shown in
Figure 5.6
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Belt restraints should be adjusted as tightly as
possible, consistent with user comfort
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Belt restraints should not be twisted when in use.
