Issue 10
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Preferred zone
2. The upper torso restraint belt must fit
over the shoulder and across the chest as
illustrated Fig 22 and Fig 23.
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly
as possible consistent with user comfort.
Restraint belt webbing must not be
twisted when in use.
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over
the shoulder and across the shoulder as
illustrated in Fig 22 and Fig 23.
3. Restraints should be mounted to
the vehicle “B” pillar and should not be
held away from the body by wheelchair
components such as armrest or wheels.
Incorrect
placemant
of the Headrest
Correct
placement
of the
headrest
4. The attachment points to the chair
are the inner front side frame just above
the castor (Fig26) and the transportation
plates located on the underside of the
rear frame (Fig 28). The front straps are
fitted around the side frames castor
housing as shown in Fig 25 and at the
rear the transportation Caribbean’s are
fitted through the transportation plates
as shown in Fig 27.
5. The tie down symbol (Fig
29) on the wheelchair 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.21)
(Fig.22)
(Fig.23)
Transportation