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CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
Attaching Lateral Trunk Support Double Flap
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The Double Flap Lateral Trunk Support brings the trunk to midline position.
•
The Inner flaps mobilize the trunk.
•
The Outer flaps centralize the trunk and keep the arms in the front of the chair.
• The Scoliosis strap aligns the spine.
1. Attach the Lateral Trunk Support to the chair by wrapping the two rear straps around the back of
the chair and securing with Velcro
®
.
2.
To attach the double flap, wrap the strap on the left hand outer flap around the side tubing of the
frame and secure with Velcro
®
.
3.
Thread the strap on the left-hand inner flap into the plastic loop on the outer flap working from
front to back.
4.
Adjust and secure strap. (Repeat steps 3 and 4 on right-hand flap.)
5.
Bring the long scoliosis strap through the plastic loop on the inner flap on the right hand side and
across the chest.
6.
Thread the strap through the plastic loop on the inner flap on the left hand side.
7. Fasten the strap with Velcro
®
.
8. If additional tightness is desired, pull the scoliosis strap further and Velcro
®
it beyond the inner
flap.
Note:
The Lateral Trunk Support Double Flap can be used to support either the left or right side of the
trunk.
