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9.3. Safety belt
If required, a safety belt is available as an accessory. This
is mounted on the side frame of the wheelchair with the
side part either temporarily removed or swung away (Fig.
31). Take the open end of the belt once around the side
frame tube and fix it with the belt buckle.
Length adjustment is also carried out with the belt buckle.
Adjust the belt length such that the belt sits firmly but
does not apply pressure.
10. Driving
Sit in your B+B wheelchair. Make sure you are sitting as
far back as possible.
The push rims on the drive wheels are used to move the
wheelchair. Practice moving the wheelchair carefully at
first until you are familiar with it and the way it behaves.
Wheelchairs have only a limited ability to resist tipping
and sliding. Particular care is necessary when braking and
moving onto or turning on inclines. Leaning a long way
out of the wheelchair increases the danger of tipping. For
increased safety, all wheelchairs can be fitted with a
safety belt (not standard).
To get over obstacles more easily, the assisting person
must position the wheelchair at the correct angle to the
obstacle by pressing on the tip assist (Fig. 32).
Before getting in or out, the locking brake must be put on.
Use outside of the home should only be undertaken with
Fig. 31
