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YOUNGSTER 3
Occupant Restraints Instruction:
1. The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the 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 is
desirable i.e. closer to, but never exceeding 75 degrees. (Fig
C)
2. The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder
and across the chest as illustrated Fig d and e
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 D and E.
3. The attachment points to the chair are the inner front side
frame just above the castor, and the rear side frame. The
straps are fitted around the side frames at the intersection of
the horizontal and vertical frame tubes. (See Figs G-H-I)
4. The tie down symbol (Fig F) 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.
Transportability – positioning of wheelchair tie down
restraints on wheelchair
The wheelchair secured with front and rear wheelchair tie
down restraints, (Fig.K).
Position of the front wheelchair tie down restraint and the
tie down position, (Fig.I).
Position of the rear wheelchair tie down restraint and the
tie down position on the wheelchair, (Fig.J).
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Fig.D
Fig.E
Fig.C
PREFERED
ZONE
Fig.F
Fig.K
Fig. I
Fig. J
Fig. G
Fig. H
USER WEIGHT LESS THAN 22 kg (48 lb 8.0 oz)
When the user being transported is a child, less than 22Kg
mass and the vehicle involved has less than eight (8) seated
passengers it is recommended that they be transferred to an
UNCE Regulation 44 compliant child restraint system (CRS).
This type of restraint system provides a more effective occupant
restraint system than the conventional 3 point occupant restraint
system and some CRS systems also include additional postural
supports to assist in maintaining the position of the child when
seated.
Parents or care providers may consider the option, in some
circumstances, for their child is to remain in their wheelchair
whilst in transport due to the level of posture control and
comfort provided by the set up in the wheelchair.
We would recommend in such circumstances that a risk
assessment be carried out by your healthcare professional and
relevant competent persons.
