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2.0.5. INSTALLATION OF BODY
SUPPORT
A body support with four lifting straps
is used.
Check whether the body support fits
the user (maximum weight of 125
kg including the body support (etc.),
and that the body support is oriented
in the correct direction with its label
point upwards and outwards.
The length of the straps can be
adjusted with the sliding buckle (see
picture A).
Mount the body support according
to the number guide illustrated in the
pictures below (see picture B).
VELA take no responsibility for errors
and accidents that occur, due to
using a body support from another
manufacturer.
VELA take no responsibility for errors
and accidents that occur, due to
the body support not being used
correctly, or due to lack of vigilance
from the assistant and/or the user.
2.0.6. LIFT TO AND FROM A SITTING
POSITION
In the case of lifting from a manual
wheelchair, the wheelchair must be
placed as close as possible to the
VELA Person Lift which is mounted
onto the car’s door hinge, and the
wheelchairs brakes must be engaged.
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The lifting bar must be at same
height as the chest and must not
come in contact with the user.
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The lifting bar must be placed
parallel with the shoulders of the
user.
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The body support must be placed
between the user and the back-
rest of the wheelchair.
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The lifting straps centering point
must be adjacent to the spine of
the user (the red sewing at the
top of the body support).
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The leg straps are placed forward
along the outside of the thigh
and under the thigh between the
kneecap and the hip joint.
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